1959 F100 4x4 Clutch overhaul in truck?
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1959 F100 4x4 Clutch overhaul in truck?
Hello fellas,
Well After putting over 6K miles on my truck that sat for over 15 years and had a clutch of unknown age, it now sounds like a bunch of marbles in there trying to get out, until I press the clutch pedal then it quiets down.
This is an original 4 speed T-98.
I've reviewed the shop Manual and see that the clutch housing alignment is critical. So my question is can I remove the transmission, leave the clutch housing in place and remove the pressure plate, friction disc, pilot bearing and flywheel all from underneath and without removing the transfer case?
Or should I just bite the bullet and take it to a transmission shop. So far I've done everything to this truck except install the new tires on the rims
Well After putting over 6K miles on my truck that sat for over 15 years and had a clutch of unknown age, it now sounds like a bunch of marbles in there trying to get out, until I press the clutch pedal then it quiets down.
This is an original 4 speed T-98.
I've reviewed the shop Manual and see that the clutch housing alignment is critical. So my question is can I remove the transmission, leave the clutch housing in place and remove the pressure plate, friction disc, pilot bearing and flywheel all from underneath and without removing the transfer case?
Or should I just bite the bullet and take it to a transmission shop. So far I've done everything to this truck except install the new tires on the rims
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You guys are also welcome to explain why I should keep this battle Axe T-98 vs a modern 5 speed or automatic. (cringe)
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& Its only original once.... I wish mine was!
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I'll probably end up doing what ever is cheapest as that works for me, but the granny 1st leaves a lot to be desired. Fingers crossed its the pilot bearing or bushing.
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Drooling over a ZF 6 speed on ebay, snaps back to reality and the original question: Can I do this R&R in the truck or is it hopeless.
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Oh.. whoops!
When you say the clutch housing, I assume you mean the bell housing.
Yes, the bell housing has to come off. You can not get the clutch & pressure plate out of the small hole for the trans. Ive done a few... very easy job, especially if you pull the floor pan out & get at it from above. But I still think you will find the trans front bearing is gone. I've never done that job, but I hear its not too bad.
When you say the clutch housing, I assume you mean the bell housing.
Yes, the bell housing has to come off. You can not get the clutch & pressure plate out of the small hole for the trans. Ive done a few... very easy job, especially if you pull the floor pan out & get at it from above. But I still think you will find the trans front bearing is gone. I've never done that job, but I hear its not too bad.
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Oh.. whoops!
When you say the clutch housing, I assume you mean the bell housing.
Yes, the bell housing has to come off. You can not get the clutch & pressure plate out of the small hole for the trans. Ive done a few... very easy job, especially if you pull the floor pan out & get at it from above. But I still think you will find the trans front bearing is gone. I've never done that job, but I hear its not too bad.
When you say the clutch housing, I assume you mean the bell housing.
Yes, the bell housing has to come off. You can not get the clutch & pressure plate out of the small hole for the trans. Ive done a few... very easy job, especially if you pull the floor pan out & get at it from above. But I still think you will find the trans front bearing is gone. I've never done that job, but I hear its not too bad.
which is a pain as my truck takes up my whole garage and there's no room for an engine hoist.
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Being a 4x4 might make this a challenge, as it's way the hell up there off the ground