Clutch engage.

[Jon Lowell]

Hi Y’all. I just purchased a 69 Roadrunner
Just took for a ride. The car runs great
At a stop when releasing the clutch it doesn’t engage till the very top , and car almost wants to stall. And if I get on it a little bit when shifting into second and release clutch it falls on its face for a second like it wants to stall. None of the gears grind and it shifts smoothly.
Shouldn’t the clutch release a 1” or 2 off the floor. And there is zero play in the clutch pedal ??

 

[eldubb440]

not sure why it falls on it's face; but pedal at the top could still be applying force to the pressure plate........ do you smell clutch?

 

[Jon Lowell]

Not that I noticed. But it’s funny you say that cause it also feels like a minor struggle to get moving when clutch is released, not bad but I can definitely tell the difference’s between my other two 4 sp cars.
Something definitely off.

 

[Bird 426]

Well, at the least, your clutch needs to be adjusted, maybe more. Stumble, maybe old fuel, accelerator pump, fuel system, ignition. Have to start checking basics.

 

[Jon Lowell]

The car runs well fires up at the touch of the key. Unlike any other mopars I’ve owned. lol
Thank you for your suggestions. Much appreciated

 

[radical rob]

Disc may be glazed and slipping and need to be replaced

 

[4speed68rt]

New to you car, needs sorted out. Let the journey begin...enjoy it.