1980 Jeep CJ7 Can't shift and clutch has no resistance!

Tiny
THEJEEP1
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  • 1980 JEEP CJ7
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 104,000 MILES
I've very recently purchased a 1980 CJ7 that has a "Chevy 4-cyl 150 cubic inch choke engine." It's a 4-speed manual transmission. It's small looking under that huge hood. Ok, here's the deal. The resistance in pushing down the clutch with my foot has almost disappeared. 99% of the time it won't let me shift the car into any gear at all. It feels like I'm trying to shift it into gear without pushing in the clutch (which I obviously am). I've made sure it wasn't mistakenly knocked in to 4 wheel drive but stopped fooling around with it pretty soon. I didn't see any reason for me to keep trying to shove it into first when it obviously doesn't want to go. I'm guessing I need a new clutch. I'm just getting into the "automotive scene" and this will be my first "toy automobile." I'm trying to do as much as I can myself (with the help of numerous automechanically inclined friends) on the vehicle any advice or information you might have would be great!

Sincerely,

Jeap Mogilski
919-266-4375 (h)
Raleigh, NC

PS--> One more thing! How would I go about getting a manual for this engine (or a very similar one) if all I know about the engine is what I stated in the first sentence of this email? THX again!
Monday, June 9th, 2008 AT 4:17 PM

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Tiny
AIRSOFTSOLDRECN9
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Have you tried bleeding the slave cylinder? More than likely the slave cylinder or throw out bearing is not working if you still have problems and no air in the system. If you are going to do this just go ahead and replace the clutch disk, pressure plate and have the flywheel machined.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 AT 1:02 AM

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