what does this mean?
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what does this mean?
i noticed something with my 79 f350 today
After driving around in the fields a bit only goin through 1st or second since it has no brakes the clutch pedal was just below the brake pedal when warmed up. If i pull on pedal it pops up to the stopper under the dash. Is this a sign of the clutch goin out? If it makes a difference this truck hasen't been used in 4 years and i just got it running.
After driving around in the fields a bit only goin through 1st or second since it has no brakes the clutch pedal was just below the brake pedal when warmed up. If i pull on pedal it pops up to the stopper under the dash. Is this a sign of the clutch goin out? If it makes a difference this truck hasen't been used in 4 years and i just got it running.
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Clutch pedal coil return spring located above clutch pedal, attaches to bracket the brake/clutch pedals suspend from.
Over time it loses the ability to return the pedal all the way, so you have to pull the pedal up by hand (or foot).
Over time it loses the ability to return the pedal all the way, so you have to pull the pedal up by hand (or foot).
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So, how difficult is this to replace? Any thoughts or tips before I jump in to replace it?
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IMO, replace with a new spring, user may not be any better than what you have now, could be worse.
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It's a 1979 F100 300 I-6 with a 3 speed on the column. Would you happen to know the procedure in which to replace it? I was hoping my dad and I could do it ourselves. Seeing as though not many repair shops in my area work on trucks of this age, I'm very limited on options to fix it.
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JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
HASELDEN BROTHERS in Hemingway SC has ONE = 843-558-2134.
PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has THREE = 888-727-0418.
