Clutch replacement?
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Clutch replacement?
Can a mechanically inclined skilled home mechanic change a clutch on a 1999 f250 with the 7.3l? Its the 6 speed not sure the model.
Dad goes through a clutch every 2 years due to the truck being used as a semi truck on the farm.
Have been putting in the stock clutches but are there better ones out there?
Any specialty tools needed to buy or make?
Im not a manual guy i like autos. but seen it as a good learning experience.
can you do it without dropping the trans?
Cant find anything in tech folders so if someone has a post on it that would be cool.
Dad goes through a clutch every 2 years due to the truck being used as a semi truck on the farm.
Have been putting in the stock clutches but are there better ones out there?
Any specialty tools needed to buy or make?
Im not a manual guy i like autos. but seen it as a good learning experience.
can you do it without dropping the trans?
Cant find anything in tech folders so if someone has a post on it that would be cool.
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do it
You can certainly do it yourself. You do have to pull the tranny and xfer case if it si 4x4, but not a big deal, can rent a tranny jack. Once it is out, you will want to replace the throw out bearing, pilot bearing, the preasure plate, clutch disc, and either have the flywheel resurfaced, or replace if it is too thin. i do not have recomendations on after market upgrades unfortunately, but many more with the manual will chime in.
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Absolutely you can do it yourself. I did mine last July with the help of a few friends and none of us are skilled mechanics, just do it yourselfers. I have a Haynes manual that I used for help. But if you do a search on this forum, you will find all the information you will need. I put in a stock clutch so I don't know what others might recommend as far as clutches go.
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I did it my self in one weekend, I put in a South Bend Clutch 1944-60K but you could probably just go with the 1944-6k, Here is a excellent source for the clutch.
Riffraff Diesel: Solid Flywheel Conversion Kits
And to aid in the removal of the Transmission I used one of these with my floor Jack. Worked like a charm.
Torin Big Red Transmission Adapter for Hydraulic Jack, Model# TRE2001 | Transmission Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment
Riffraff Diesel: Solid Flywheel Conversion Kits
And to aid in the removal of the Transmission I used one of these with my floor Jack. Worked like a charm.
Torin Big Red Transmission Adapter for Hydraulic Jack, Model# TRE2001 | Transmission Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment
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I did it my self in one weekend, I put in a South Bend Clutch 1944-60K but you could probably just go with the 1944-6k, Here is a excellent source for the clutch.
Riffraff Diesel: Solid Flywheel Conversion Kits
And to aid in the removal of the Transmission I used one of these with my floor Jack. Worked like a charm.
Torin Big Red Transmission Adapter for Hydraulic Jack, Model# TRE2001 | Transmission Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment
Riffraff Diesel: Solid Flywheel Conversion Kits
And to aid in the removal of the Transmission I used one of these with my floor Jack. Worked like a charm.
Torin Big Red Transmission Adapter for Hydraulic Jack, Model# TRE2001 | Transmission Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment
the clutch is only slipping when loaded with a flatdeck with load when accelerating hard so might just hold off this till the snow melts.
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It's not bad at all, I've done mine 4-5 times now in the past 2 years. It will really help if you have a 2nd floor jack to tweak the transfer case if needed.
You can reach all of the bellhousing mounting bolts with a 3/8'' air ratchet if you have one, it makes it go alot quicker.
If you have trouble getting the trans on the right angle to get it back in, remember you can always pull the motor forward or rearward with a ratchet strap on the mounts.
Be careful with the trans adapter plate, I used the same one for about 3 times with this transmission and I broke the big threaded stud on the bottom that goes into the jack. These transmissions are heavy especially with a tcase on them. I also use a ratchet strap to go over the trans to hold it down to the jack and some small wooden wedges I cut to get it on the right angle that I need.
You can reach all of the bellhousing mounting bolts with a 3/8'' air ratchet if you have one, it makes it go alot quicker.
If you have trouble getting the trans on the right angle to get it back in, remember you can always pull the motor forward or rearward with a ratchet strap on the mounts.
Be careful with the trans adapter plate, I used the same one for about 3 times with this transmission and I broke the big threaded stud on the bottom that goes into the jack. These transmissions are heavy especially with a tcase on them. I also use a ratchet strap to go over the trans to hold it down to the jack and some small wooden wedges I cut to get it on the right angle that I need.
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Clutches are easy to do, just a very heavy transmission to deal with.
A side note: Has Dad ever given any thought to using low range to maneuver that heavy trailer?
A side note: Has Dad ever given any thought to using low range to maneuver that heavy trailer?
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I did mine with no prior clutch experience. I bought a Luk clutch kit with new flywheel...got a new pilot bushing and everything else everybody recommended. Its like a car clutch now. Cost me only $475, but that was 4 years ago. I didn't notice what year your truck was, but replace the clutch fork with the updated part while you're in there if you have a pre-02 (i think) truck. Mine broke and stranded me...the whole reason I wound up with a new clutch in the first place...cause I was already in there.
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go with a southbend clutch somthing farly agressive
also one should use low range if it is 4wheel drive when in slow speed situations
it also helps when in the feild and the ground is soft you can get the truck moving in low and at a slow speed get the t case to shift back into high either 2 or 4
also one should use low range if it is 4wheel drive when in slow speed situations
it also helps when in the feild and the ground is soft you can get the truck moving in low and at a slow speed get the t case to shift back into high either 2 or 4
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The aluminum mags that were on no longer are usable due to oval lug holes from the stop and go.
What the farm needs is a semi but we dont have the cash layin around for one
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Remember to also replace your transmission fork when you do this because if you don't it may have stress in the fork and snap like mine did now I have to remove the transmission just to replace the fork.😥😢You can get it on Rock Auto and it's the strengthened one that replaces the factory style fork. Don't skimp on the throw out bearing either. Replace things right the first time so you can go for another couple hundred thousand miles 😁😁 2000 7.3 with 422,000 miles still running strong
You can certainly do it yourself. You do have to pull the tranny and xfer case if it si 4x4, but not a big deal, can rent a tranny jack. Once it is out, you will want to replace the throw out bearing, pilot bearing, the preasure plate, clutch disc, and either have the flywheel resurfaced, or replace if it is too thin. i do not have recomendations on after market upgrades unfortunately, but many more with the manual will chime in.
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