Clutch (possible linkage) Issue

[SmallManBigMouth]

Howdy!

Bear with my lack of knowledge.

My 1981 FJ40 will start up, but won't go into gear (any of them). The pedal is really slack. The spring is engaged, and I can't tell if there's a linkage issue.

Searching the forum mostly has results re: whole clutch jobs. Taking apart the master cylinder is above my skill set at the moment, so I'm hoping for a little advice or diagnostics I can use to assess what I'm dealing with.

Thanks as always!

 

[Sig191144]

Sir,

It sounds like there may be air in the line. I would check the clutch master reservoir, and bleed it if necessary. Bleed it at the slave with a friend. Then, you may need to find your leak......good luck.

Was it drivable recently? If so, what I just described may get you on the right track.

Good luck.

C.

 

[Random Dan]

This same thing happened to my 61, the slave cylinder was leaking fluid. Is your reservoir full? Are there any signs of fluid leaking out?

 

[SmallManBigMouth]

Sounds like a great place to start Sig191144. It hasn't been driven in probably the last 6 weeks, but then it drove (and shifted) like a champ.

Random Dan, there aren't obvious signs of a leak and the reservoir seems to have enough fluid.

Unfortunately my work schedule is getting crazy and I won't be able to work on it for at least the next week or so. I'll keep you posted though.

Thanks for your advice!