When clutch is engaged, a rubbing is heard with a burning smell.

1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
151,000 MILES
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GALLIPOJ
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You have to shift into any gear while the car is off. Once started while in gear, the car begins to make a rubbing noise, and soon a smell of rubber burning happens.
Apr 15, 2012 at 2:38 AM
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FIXITMR
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does car drive ok? no reving or slow to go?
Apr 15, 2012 at 2:46 AM
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GALLIPOJ
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It drove fine. it just rubs and smells like burning rubber
Apr 15, 2012 at 2:49 AM
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FIXITMR
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so you cant shift once running using clutch pedal?
Apr 15, 2012 at 8:00 AM
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GALLIPOJ
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Yes I thought I might have snapped the clutch cable.
Apr 15, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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what motor?
Apr 15, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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GALLIPOJ
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3.8L supercharged
Apr 15, 2012 at 8:41 AM
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FIXITMR
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does that have hydraulic clutch?(no cable)
Apr 15, 2012 at 9:51 AM