49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Just brought a 1949 Ford F1, like new condition 44,000 mile only two owners

But the clutch will not engaged, owner said it was good just a short time ago.

Looking for guidance to fix this problem.

Thanks for your input.

Jim

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

The first thing I would check is the linkage to make sure nothing is disconnected.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Also, remove the transmission inspection plate and observe the throwout bearing when you actuate the clutch.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

It won't engage or it won't disengage? In other words if the engine is running
you cant get the transmission into gear or you have it in gear and the truck
won't move when you let the clutch pedal out.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Here are some attachments that show clutch assembly and adjustment instructions. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Can you remove the transmission cover and see what's going on inside the transmission regarding the shifting forks, etc? Is there fluid in the transmission?

Wonder what "a short time ago" really means? Reminds me of "ran when parked".

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Sadly, but exactly.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

with engine running can not get into gear

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Truck was driven within the last 30 days.....

Jim

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

If the free play and pedal feels good probably the clutch disc is
stuck to the flywheel, not really that uncommon.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

I had this same problem with my '51 when I stored it for a couple of years. We took the car out on a deserted road in neutral. put it in gear and push started it. It broke free quite quickly.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Yup, start with the simple stuff.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Put it in high gear and hold the brake. Then try to start it. That will quite likely unstick the disc.

Al Hook

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Interesting. I've been driving manual vehicles since 1976 and
I've never experienced this.

Just lucky I guess.....

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

When it happened to me, the car had been stored in an unheated garage in Minnesota for 3 years.

Once it freed up, it worked like it had before.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

It happens to vehicles stored in humid area with the clutch pedal up. I found on my tractor that If i block the clutch pedal down for a few days it allows the disc to relax and it breaks loose easier.

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

So far no luck in freeing clutch and flywheel... just keep trying the many suggestion,

Thanks everyone for your helpful input.....

Jim - WI

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

I've had a few stuck clutches on the near dead junk I drag home. If it runs, I go out on the gravel road I live on in first gear, hold the clutch pedal to the floor and stomp on and off the gas pedal to get as much violence happening as you can. Usually works. If it doesn't run, I will park it on the hill in my driveway, in first gear, clutch in, and rock it back and forth with the bobcat pushing up, gravity pushing down, and again, as much violence as you can make. the slop in the drive train sorta acts like an impact gun when the play is used up, it gets a hit

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

Any suggested tricks in removing trans inspection cover....

Thanks

Re: 49 F1 Clutch problem
 

The clutch inspection cover is shown below; there is no trans inspection cover. What exactly do you mean?