Automobile Enthusiasts

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Anyhoo -

I owned an old Vauxhall with a hydraulic clutch system - it had a leaking slave so I was constantly adding fluid until I repaired it.

One time before I repaired it I experienced your problem while on a trip, and without fluid or tools -

SO

I started it in first gear, and shifted without the clutch to get home (truckers don't usually use the clutch after first gear anyways - that's how I learned to shift without the clutch).

I'm not recommending this tho -

I suppose trying to find a mechanic who knows what they're doing with older vehicles is hard to find - they sure are rare up here. Most mechanics I know now can't figure out a damm thing unless they can plug it into a computer!

I got a "referral" from a neighboring garage over a decade ago because the mechanic there knew squat about carburetors - I was rebuilding carbs in the 70's - from 4bbl high performance to Bosch/SU single barrel carbs (mostly Volvo and MG).

Guy's car was smoking like crazy and gobbling gas - choke linkage stuck - 5 minute fix . . .

Good luck in your search for a mechanic that can help you out -

Question - do you do any of your own mechanical work?

Most do not, but if I can help with advice to do it yourself, I can do that.

After being in the trade for over forty years, my opinion of most mechanics is not complimentary.

In my opinion, there are more bullshitters in the mechanical trade than any other.

I figure you are aware of that, ergo the online search for assistance.

CC

ps: Mattawa is 45 miles East of North Bay which is about 200 some miles north of Toronto.