clutch wont dissinguage?

[Micro Mudder]

I finished my motor swap and lift and drove great for 3 hours but then there was a low tick then it went away then after driving and every time I pushed in the clutch it would make a ratchet sound then not soon after it wouldn't go into gear but the clutch is still fine and grabs just fine and it feels like there is no spots for the gears to inguage but can work in to them if I'm moving... did the through out barring fail or what else would it be?

[1990new]

If you provide some more information it will be helpful.
We will assume that you have checked to make sure the clutch cable is activating the release lever and the clutch still does not release when the cable is
tightened to the max.

Reading from the service manual for reasons why the clutch is not disengaging:
Excessive clutch pedal play - Adjust Clutch pedal (Assumption noted above)
Excessive deflection and distortion of clutch disc - Replace clutch disc
Clutch disc spline is worn or rusted - remove the rust and replace the clutch disc
Clutch cable is worn or broken - repair or replace clutch cable (Assumption noted above)
Diapharagm spring is fatigued - replace the pressure plate

Other possibilities: The release fork attaching bolt has backed out within the clutch housing which
would prevent it from moving the release bearing forward to disengage the clutch.

Answer to this question will help a lot -- are you still getting resistance at the release lever?

Other transmission/clutch experts --- please chime in here I've changed a few clutches over the years but I'm by no means an expert.

[wirebrain]

Sounds to me like the throw out bearing may have not been spinning and ate through the pressure plate fingers.....

[Micro Mudder]

Yea I checked the chutch peddle and cable I tightened the cable too did nothing the lever thang the cable connects to on the out side of the tranny still is stiff and seams to be in all working order but it drives good and grabs normal if I don't use the clutch and shift without it ( had to do that for 30 miles to get to the town where I live) but the clutch peddel play is the same. There was also fluid dripping from the bellhousing when I got to nebraska it didn't look like tranny fluid and it didn't taste quite like oil haha so rear main and the tranny seal?

I have yet to take the tranny and motor out to see what the pressure plate is like ill be doing that tomorrow hopefully at at a old coaches place who has restored a lot of cars so hopefully he can help cuz I've done everyy thang solo on this build and help would be nice

But if the release barring did eat through the pressure plate what all would I have to replace and what should I use to replace it with also

[Team Lightning]

If it did eat up the pressure plate, you will need a new throw out bearing and pressure plate. I'd probably replace the clutch disc also as you normally get a better deal on a kit than separate components. Did you use a new clutch kit or was this the used items?
Throw out bearing is old school for release bearing.

[Micro Mudder]

I used allll the stock and originall thangs in the tranny soo that's probably got to go?? But on classic cars the more original parts the more its worth!

[Team Lightning]

Are you running a stock transmission? What motor are you running? B3 or larger? I looked at the upper post but didn't see anything on the motor you are running.

[Micro Mudder]

I'm. Running a stock tranny and a bp motor the 1.8L DOHC

[Team Lightning]

I broke my stock tranny with a BP.
You didn't power shift it did you?

[Micro Mudder]

Nooo I didn't cuz I knew it would explode the tranny all I did was drive normal and accelarate to pass people is all so I've been babieing it so it would last till I get all the parts to throw in my gt tranny

[Team Lightning]

Thats good!! I didn't take use my own knowledge about it. Now I'm getting a G series put in. Did you grease the throwout bearing when you put it back in?

[Micro Mudder]

I got a g searies tranny I have that will evenchually be put in but no I didn't grees it I probably didn't put any of the clutch stuff on right sence I got no clue how to do them but sence my clutch is most likely gone what clutch kit should I get that will handle my hp and bigger wheels and lift?

[Team Lightning]

Most people recommend the Exedy from Ebay. They are about 110 or so. Just make sure you get it for the Festiva trans not a G series.

[Micro Mudder]

Are they rated for higher hp? Cuz I read the stock clutc starts to slip past the 100 hp mark

[Team Lightning]

I've never used the Exedy but it seems to hold more HP than anything that bolts to the stock flywheel from what I've seen on here. ( I know about the Suzuki for those in the know, I mean without modding the flywheel).
I put a used clutch in mine and then blew the diff. Trans seemed fine but I think I damaged a spider gear when I power shifted from first to second.