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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Clutch help needed

Need a little help with my 97f350 4x4 fficeffice" /><O></O>
Seem to be having some issues with the clutch symptoms are;<O></O>
Clutch peddle seems to release a couple of inches off the floor then grab again a little higher up.<O></O>
Occasional gear grind from neutral to 2nd and neutral to reverse usually on first startup. after vehicle runs for a while shifts much better although sometimes hard to place into gear from dead stop.<O></O>
Clutch fluid level is higher then step in reservoir when cold.
Clutch was replaced about 4years ago by Dealer.
Is there any adjustment options or things to look for that may be creating this issue or am I about to replace the clutch again?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Is it slipping ?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Not that I believe, seems to transition between shifts pretty well
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Look under the dash at the bushing in the clutch pushrod/pedal joint. May need replacing if play in it.
Also possible that the master cyl is bad but hard to be certain.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Thanks,
I will take a look, however when the Dealer replaced the clutch they told me my pedal assembly was worn out so they replaced as well. Any other ideas to check? I gather there is no adjustment feature.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Hydraulic Clutch Troubleshooting .: Articles Have a read here. Although this is about a much earlier truck the principle is the same.
Don`t know if the push rod on yours is adjustable or not.
 
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Thanks!
I will give it a read and see if applicable
 
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