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Anon
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hi all, well we have invested in our new to us 1981 bedford cf 2.3 petrol-pioneer(mouthful or what)??
She needs some work inside but she is in pretty good nick for the age, has been sat for around 3 years we gave her a once over but with a jump start she runs as sweet as nut, very impressed!! the only problem we have is that the clutch does not seem to work i understand they can fuse while being sat for to long, and that they can release if you run the engine for a good while?? well we did this and still no joy:? any ideas as i need to move the beastie asap

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Sat 26 Feb 2011 @ 23:13 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
Anon
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With the engine warmed up try starting it in top gear with the clutch pedal depressed and the brakes applied. If you're lucky then the clutch will free off, usually with a bang.

Worst case is having to remove the gearbox and clutch housing to dismantle the clutch to break the grip of corrosion holding the centre plate linings to the flywheel &/or pressure plate.

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Sat 26 Feb 2011 @ 23:32 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Hi Janine ..welcome to the club ..you will get all the advice on here you could want ....so take it as you may need it ..
Sun 27 Feb 2011 @ 08:53 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Hello and welcome to the Bedheads. I hope you get your clutch sorted soon so you can have a good run round in her.

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Sun 27 Feb 2011 @ 09:29 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Cheers everyone for the warm welcome;D and all the info, i can assure you that we will need more help so will be popping in alot more often:p . . .and thanks phil the other half is getting ready to strip her down but will give that way a go before he gets to stuck in. I will let you know the out come either way??
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Welcome welcome. Whenever you get the chance, please post some pics of the new member of your family.

:D

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Sun 27 Feb 2011 @ 20:26 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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:? clutch seems to be siezed open as even phils idea won't work:( i will be sure to post some pictures as soon as i figure out how:p
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 17:11 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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janine wrote:
:? clutch seems to be siezed open as even phils idea won't work

What do you mean by 'open'?

i will be sure to post some pictures as soon as i figure out how:p

Probably the best way to figure out what's wrong.

Click on FAQ next to the message text box (click on 'Post Reply' first).

PS. Now you've introduced yourself the best place for your questions is CF questions

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