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Old 03-11-2012, 06:45 PM
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1979 ford clutch wont return

Im having problems with my 1979 ford 3/4 ton clutch. I have it adjusted right on the fork but the clutch pedal wont return all the way up to normal position. There is a spring up under the dash and im fairly certain this is the problem it flexes to a certain point then you have to pull the pedal with your hand to return it to normal. Does anybody know how to fix this issue?
 
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Old 03-11-2012, 07:57 PM
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Lube the pivot points.

There is another spring under the cab that also helps return the pedal. Connects from the clutch linkage to a hole or bracket on the frame. Ya got that one too, right?
 
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:14 PM
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Yep i have the clutch fork spring on and i lubed every pivot point it just acts like its the spring under the dash but i dont know how to solve the problem to get the pedal to return all the way to normal position
 
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Old 03-12-2012, 11:45 AM
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Some say you can pop it back with your foot
 
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Try changing to a heavier or add a spring under the cab. (on the clutch fork)
 
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Old 03-12-2012, 07:42 PM
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Shorten up the adjustment rod. You need more free play to get it to return.
 
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Old 03-12-2012, 08:44 PM
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How much free-play do you have?
 
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Old 03-22-2012, 11:03 PM
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Sorry for taking so long but the update is I had to take the spring out from under the dash and everything works completely fine now. I dont really see what the purpose of that spring was but that is what the problem was.
 
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