Sticking clutch

[julian67]

Just bought a '68 coupe which hadn't run for over 20 years. Was lying in a damp garage. There is pressure on the clutch pedal

I removed all 4 tyres and put all 4 wheels on stands and started it up but the front wheels spin around.

Could the clutch plate be stuck to the flywheel?

If so, how can I free the clutch plate off the flywheel?

If this isn't the cause, what is?

Many thanks

[Huib]

Clutches and brakes suffer more from not driving than from driving. Certainly in the sixties.

I bet the disc is sticking to flywheel or pressure plate.

Put the car on a straight piece of empty road and start engine with gear in 1st or 2nd and the clutch pedal depressed.

Usually comes loose quickly. If not help by stepping on the brake.

[julian67]

Many thanks. Very helpful.

I have not driven the car but thought it strange that when I started it up on the ramp with all 4 wheel off (on axle stands) in neutral, the front wheels kept spinning. But a fellow Lancia owner said the below.

No, it is common to all cars to rotate the front wheels when in neutral and suspended. This is due to the drag of the gearbox oil; nothing to worry. If your clutch were faulty, you could not select gears/

thanks again