Clutch not disengaging properly?!

Tom, I apologize but I am in agreement with Full Race. You will likely have to pull the engine and take the clutch apart to find the problem. Try everything else first but if all else fails, pull the engine. For me, pulling the engine is easier then pulling the rear end and transmission.
 
I know we'll have to probably tear things apart but was hoping the OP would say what he did first. Car shifted great until parked for a couple months in the garage and now it doesn't shift at all without grinding. What a pain....
 
No, the flywheel spins when started so would that mean it's not rusted. I am not very
familiar with this part of the car.
 
I'm going over on Tuesday, and the first thing were going to check is that arm. That would be great since it shifted with no problem when he parked it in the garage.
 
Tom F OHIO said:
No, the flywheel spins when started so would that mean it's not rusted. I am not very
familiar with this part of the car.
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If the clutch disc is rusted to the flywheel the flywheel still turns but the clutch will not release and the transmission input shaft is spinning and won't allow you to shift...just grinds. By far the most common problem after sitting undriven for a while,especially in damp weather or locations. Starting the car in gear and driving with the clutch pedal pushed down will often break the rust bond and all will be well. You may even be able to have someone sit in the car engine off,holding the pedal down, transmission in gear, and rock the car forward and back as hard as you can.
 
I agree with Cadilac512. I have had that problem after a few months storage. I had to pull the engine to free up the clutch disc. I tried getting some speed going and then hit the brakes and clutch in hopes of breaking it loose. I was afraid of breaking rear end gears or the universal joint, so I then opted for pulling the engine.
 
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