Let the clutch out and it would hardly Move I could smell something burning?

Tiny
LYNN_RIDDLE
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  • 1997 RAM 1500
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 187 MILES
I was towing a car, and my motor shut off. My truck would not start I waited for a few and it started up but I could let the clutch out and it would hardly move I could smell something like burning smell. I just had a new clutch put in last year and haven't had any trouble with it until now.
Monday, July 10th, 2023 AT 7:55 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you overheated the clutch, and the lining has come off of the clutch disc, which happens, but to be sure please go over this video and guide to confirm the failure:

https://youtu.be/EpBMj5ZY_bo

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

This video will give you an idea of what needs to be done and I have included instructions for your truck in the images below:

https://youtu.be/JpzefqEeVGE

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

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Monday, July 10th, 2023 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
LYNN_RIDDLE
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Thanks for writing back! So soon.
You were right about my clutch, I have a family friend, which put a new clutch in my truck and the best part is that I only had to buy the parts he did it for free.
I don't trust anyone who tells me they know how to fix the truck, that's why I am writing to you.
Thanks again! Shirley.
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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No problem, which is why my mom made this site back in 1999. Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime. You have a good friend BTW.
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023 AT 10:49 AM

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