Clutch Issues
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Clutch Issues
Im having a problem with my 5-Speed ZF. I know its not chattering because its a brand new south bend clutch and pressure plate, but when im in a gear and hitting no gas, there is a sound very similar to a clutch chatter coming from below my seat. The engine RPM are at idle. If im going down a hill its not there, if im going up or under load it can get pretty bad. Its not slipping however. Doesnt really do it on a normal take off, but when trying to start on a hill or while hauling i can really hear it, not so much feel it. What could this be? It didnt do it the first week i owned the new clutch, i run my truck pretty hard but almost never slip my clutch, i do downshift though
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i already have it filled till the fill hole, cant fit any more in it, unless i dump it from the top...
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From: Ashland City, TN
Yeah, we go from the top.
If you have not had an SMF before, this is most likely your issue. It's a normal thing.
If you have not had an SMF before, this is most likely your issue. It's a normal thing.
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Yeah, my gear rollover is pretty bad. It sounds the worst in 4th gear, especially at low speeds like riding through town. Sounds terrible.
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Ok thanks, ill dump a bit more in and see what happens. It wont bother me as long as i know its not bad for it, i dont mind the noise, my straight pipe and stacks drown it out, i just dont wanna mess anything up
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From: Ashland City, TN
An extra qt wont be to much for sure. I think I have an extra 2 in mine, but I'm not sure anymore.
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Im having a problem with my 5-Speed ZF. I know its not chattering because its a brand new south bend clutch and pressure plate, but when im in a gear and hitting no gas, there is a sound very similar to a clutch chatter coming from below my seat. The engine RPM are at idle. If im going down a hill its not there, if im going up or under load it can get pretty bad. Its not slipping however. Doesnt really do it on a normal take off, but when trying to start on a hill or while hauling i can really hear it, not so much feel it. What could this be? It didnt do it the first week i owned the new clutch, i run my truck pretty hard but almost never slip my clutch, i do downshift though
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Gear rollover will make the whole seat vibrate.
