124 clutch question
 

Hi, I have a 1968 124. I bought it from a guy who said it sat in storage for decades.
I rebuilt the carb, changed the fluids and got it running.
When I went to take it off the trailer it has been on I put it in reverse and started backward. It went a bit then I had the clutch out and it wasn't going anywhere. If I would work the pedal a bit it would start to go again but can't get over the tiny hump of the ramp.
Is this an adjustment issue? If so would I tighten or loosen the adjusting nut. Or does something have to be oiled up? Hopefully it's nothing too major! It does have the hi lo creeper as well.
Thanks again for any info!
Jeff

The engine is running and the clutch pedal is "up" and it won't move with the transmission in reverse. It's a gear drive, right? a 124....that must mean the clutch is slipping. Could be the pressure plates are rusted to the drive shaft and are not engaging the friction disk, or the friction disk has disentigrated. In front of the dash column, directly behind the engine, look for the pair of metal plates with a friction disk sandwiched between. Operate the clutch pedal while watching what is happening. The cause might be apparent.

Welcome to OCC! Good luck with your 124.

I agree with sawdustdad. Disc may be total disintegrated. Or pressure plates rusted to the drive shaft. You'll have to pull the clutch cover and inspect.

Thanks for the info! I'll have some time to check it out today. Hopefully it's just rust that's holding it back. I'll let you know what I find.
Jeff

Well, I got a good look at it. The disc is fine, probably 1/4 thick or more. It looks like the "teaser" or "cushion" spring is broken. While manually operating the clutch pedal it looks like it just isn't putting enough pressure to sandwich the disc.
What does the teaser spring do? Is it just to cushion for smooth operation?
Can I adjust the pedal to put more pressure on the disc?
Thanks again!
Jeff

Yes, or well, you can try adjusting it and see if it helps. The teaser spring is to make it able to have more feathered engagement. If adjusting it, you still can't make it work, it may be that the rear pressure plate is stuck on the shaft or the spirol pin on the rear of the pressure spring is broken. My bet is either the clutch needs adjusted or the rear pressure plate is stuck.

Is there free play in the clutch? Looking down the clutch release arm you should see a gap between it and the throwout bearing. If not your clutch has no free play and may never engage.

Thanks again, those are good suggestions. I'll give it a good look hopefully tomorrow. It has been one heck of a winter here in Michigan and it'll be nice to get the cub out and start a garden!