Clutch Problem
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From: Forest Hill
Clutch Problem
My 86 F-250 4x4's clutch has approx 1-1.5" free travel( from the top of floor pressing down) before it starts to disengage the clutch, and it releases approx 2" off of the floor. Not sure how normal that is but clutch works fine and will turn over my 33's with no problem.
Last edited by Aerodude; Jun 8, 2003 at 09:19 PM.
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From: Forest Hill
Clutch Problem
Originally posted by gotu
I have a different problem. I just installed a new clutch but when it is running its very hard to shift into gear and when I try to move it it stalls out.
1985 F-150 302 F/I
I have a different problem. I just installed a new clutch but when it is running its very hard to shift into gear and when I try to move it it stalls out.
1985 F-150 302 F/I
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From: Forest Hill
Clutch Problem
Originally posted by gotu
It was almost empty so we filled it up after we put the clutch on.
It was almost empty so we filled it up after we put the clutch on.
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From: Forest Hill
Clutch Problem
Should have a bleeder screw on the slave cylinder(at the bell housing). open it and let it gravity bleed first. If that doesn't work then try pressure bleeding, open the screw and have someone push the clutch pedal down, once down close the screw, check for any air that comes out when screw is open, when none is present you are done. It's like bleeding brakes. Don;t forget to keep a close eye on the fluid level while doing this, the M/C doesn't hold much to start with
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Clutch Problem
My 86 F150 Catches about 2 to 3" off the floor. It did that with the old Cluth and does with the new. This is the 2nd Clutch I've put in the truck. The only slipping found is by the 31's on the rear
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From: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Clutch Problem
Steve,
Yes I'm serious.
I've did it years ago with the mechanical brakes on a '48 Jaguar (clevis pins & yokes) & recently on a VW carburetor (the linkages on the accelerator pump were only giving me 50% of the volume it needed).
I don't know why I do it- it may be the $$$$ I save or I may be addicted to oxy/acetylene fumes.
Yes I'm serious.
I've did it years ago with the mechanical brakes on a '48 Jaguar (clevis pins & yokes) & recently on a VW carburetor (the linkages on the accelerator pump were only giving me 50% of the volume it needed).
I don't know why I do it- it may be the $$$$ I save or I may be addicted to oxy/acetylene fumes.
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From: Memphis, TN
Clutch Problem
Originally posted by Stingray42
Can I email the pics to u?
Can I email the pics to u?
Besides; in the time it would take you to ul them to send to me, you could ul them directly to webphotos.George
Actually, I wasn't asking about the brazing procedure - I really meant: why stay with the mechanical linkage? I hate it. It wears too fast, and is too expensive/time-consuming to fix/replace/adjust/maintain. The hydraulic system is MUCH better in every way.