bwdozerman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The clutch in my RW613 sticks together if it sits more than a few months. I haven't run it for about a year and it is really stuck this time. Can anyone suggest a good way to break it loose without damaging the driveline? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches0429 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have a answer to this that works and I must confess to finding it on the Net , cut a piece of wood that is long enoughto jam the clutch petal to the floor using the seat as a back stop , with the gearbox in neutral start the engine and let itrun for half an hour , it works on these right hand drive trucks , cheers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/#findComment-101429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwdozerman Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks, Bob: I'll give that a try! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/#findComment-101550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Several times I start the truck in neutral and allow it to warm. I then shut the engine off, release the brakes and start the engine in low gear. With the clutch pedal depressed gently "bump" the accelerator several times all the while moving in low gear with the clutch pedal held down. The torque reversal of the engine will eventually break the bond between the friction discs and flywheel.Don't rap the accelerator hard at all just an easy on, then off power.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/#findComment-101583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 And when you finally break it loose use the aforementioned stick to keep the clutch depressed while it is in storage. That will prevent future issues.That is why farm tractors have a hook built in to hold the clutch pedal down while it is in storage. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/#findComment-101584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 And when you finally break it loose use the aforementioned stick to keep the clutch depressed while it is in storage. That will prevent future issues.That is why farm tractors have a hook built in to hold the clutch pedal down while it is in storage.And when you finally break it loose use the aforementioned stick to keep the clutch depressed while it is in storage. That will prevent future issues.That is why farm tractors have a hook built in to hold the clutch pedal down while it is in storage.You learn something new everyday,thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/#findComment-101585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwdozerman Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for the info. I'll give that a try and let you know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23124-clutch-sticks-afte-sitting/#findComment-101854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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