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Old September 7th 06, 12:03 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Default Clutch not returning


Count Floyd wrote:
> I have a restored 1940 Chrysler Royal, all restored to original. In
> the last couple of months, my clutch has started to not "pop" back
> when released and I have been using my toe to pull it back. Shifting
> is still good, no clashing, but could this be the spring? I had a
> friend who knows old cars, and he says the spring looks good. Any
> suggestions would be appreciated.
> --
> "What do you mean there's no movie?"


There is a pedal/linkage return spring outside of the transmission on
most old cars, but also the pressure plate itself returns the pedal as
well- you may have a worn out pressure plate- or the clutch has
excessive freeplay in the linkage.

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