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homemade87 · 11-05-2017, 09:39 AM

A improper or improperly installed pilot bearing (bushing) will do this . If the bearing is not seated all the way ( or to long ) the input shaft will bind against it and keep it turning . Clutch will have no affect .

I would first get someone to work the clutch pedal while you are looking at the plate to see if it releasing . You should have at least .010 on both sides of the clutch disc to release proper . If it is releasing I would look into the pilot bearing . Could also be the hole in the bushing is a little to small and keeping the shaft turning .

11-05-2017, 09:39 AM	#8
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: Clutch won't release A improper or improperly installed pilot bearing (bushing) will do this . If the bearing is not seated all the way ( or to long ) the input shaft will bind against it and keep it turning . Clutch will have no affect . I would first get someone to work the clutch pedal while you are looking at the plate to see if it releasing . You should have at least .010 on both sides of the clutch disc to release proper . If it is releasing I would look into the pilot bearing . Could also be the hole in the bushing is a little to small and keeping the shaft turning .