Date:         Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:20:16 -0500
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
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So, I got my new (to me) syncro running today!
It hasn't (supposedly) run in twelve years, and I have it now starting up
and running quite impressively. So I went to put it into gear to try out the
drivetrain, and found that the clutch pedal is rock solid! I can bleed it at
the slave and no bubbles come out (and the pedal then depresses) but the
slave cylinder can't move the clutch cross shaft. It is really ceased in
place. I have tried spraying it with PB blaster and all manner of pulling on
it, but to no avail. It is tricky to try to pound on it from above, as there
are many things in the way.

Any suggestions on what to do shy of pulling the transmission?

Why I don't want to pull the transmission:
I have no idea what condition it is in. I would hate to pull it to fix the
cross shaft than put it back in to find it doesn't work for some reason or
another, only then to have to pull it again and have it rebuilt. I don't
have the money for a rebuild at this time, so I am just trying to assume it
to be good untill I know otherwise (And hope for positive encouragement, as
I have no reason to assume anything else. The car was parked because of
engine issues (I believe)).

Any suggestions?

-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY
BOSTIG in the back
'87 SUNROOF Syncro