Re: [Chrysler300] Re: 1964 300K 4 speed clutch question

["Warren Anderson" <wranderson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Folks,
>
> Quick question...
>
> After sitting for period of time this summer, the clutch is stuck on my K
4 speed - I want to order replacement parts
> before I disassemble (and it needed a clutch anyway, so now is the time).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith
>




You did not ask but there might be a need for some additional fixing of
something other than the clutch in this case. Clutches normally do not stick
unless something foreign causes them to stick. Most common material to goof
up a clutch is the transmission lube which leaks out past the transmission
front, input shaft seal through the front bearing retainer and into the
clutch assembly. The other possible goo that can cause troubles is engine
oil which gets into the clutch housing via a leaking rear main seal, seal
retainer, rear cam plug, oil galley plugs or pan gasket. Rust in very humid
or flooding conditions can cause things to not release but the brakes should
also be very noisey and grabby. Never seen coolant fouling a clutch but I
would guess that coolant could find it's way into the clutch housing also.
Most times it's the transmission input seal (and the front bearing retainer
gasket) or the rear main crankshaft seal.

Would also suggest having the flywheel resurfaced in a wet grinding flywheel
machine.

Warren Anderson
Sedona,AZ



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