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I'm currently working on a similar problem. I found that the vertical shaft that twists the throwout bearing fork was contaminated by abrasive grit, mostly at its lower pivot. Combined with a broken return spring on the bottom of the same fork, this vertical clutch actuator rod was unable to return ...

It sounds like an H-L-R transmission problem. I often solve this after realizing that the transmission oil level is low, and topping it off. Let's hope that's all it is, otherwise is sounds like you're in for a lot of work.

Ralph

Wrenches found: four (not quite the record on this site), one was mine from a previous foray into the bowels of the clutch housing :oops: , and three others, deteriorated beyond further use. Mine was a 1/2-9/16 ratchet box wrench that I had hoped would keep me from dropping it (obviously it was no s...

Unit wouldn't drive. After removing clutches, found the vertical throw out bearing actuator shaft stuck, particularly at the lower bushing. I feel I should lubricate this during reassembly - thinking about a) coating it liberally with grease, b) drilling, and adding a grease hose to externally mount...