Clutch Problem
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Hey all
I have (I think) a problem on my 1984 Ford F150, w/351 4 gear. The clutch engages about 3" off of the floor. It is a hydralic clutch, and I see no adjustment. Is this point right? and is there an adjustment? I can't see one. Any help is appriciated!
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Andrew
I have (I think) a problem on my 1984 Ford F150, w/351 4 gear. The clutch engages about 3" off of the floor. It is a hydralic clutch, and I see no adjustment. Is this point right? and is there an adjustment? I can't see one. Any help is appriciated!
Thanks
Andrew
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Other than making sure no parts are damaged, there's no adjustment on hydraulic clutches. There's a plastic bushing where the MC pushrod connects to the pedal bellcrank above the gas pedal, and they commonly wear out. If you have a digital camera, I'd love to see what the setup in your truck looks like. I'm having a little trouble converting mine. 
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Hey Steve
Thanks for your reply, one thing though, what is an MC pushrod? I will take pics tommorow for you (and ones in the light of entire truck )
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Andrew
Thanks for your reply, one thing though, what is an MC pushrod? I will take pics tommorow for you (and ones in the light of entire truck
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Andrew
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No. The slave cylinder has a return spring inside that always keeps it adjusted, and the MC opens itself to its reservoir every time you release the pedal to refill the system to the perfect amount. If the pedal doesn't work right, something in the pedal or hydraulic system is damaged.
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How high do you figure the pedel should engage at then? Last post should have said 'engages' , not sits. Should the pedal engage about 3 inches off the floors? I can see that it would be easy to drive, but it seems low (Compared to our 57 chevy 210)
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Andrew
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Andrew
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You're talking about "clutch pedal freeplay", which is also set automatically, assuming the pedal linkage is OK. If that bushing is worn, the pedal would sit & engage lower.
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ok, I think I understand. Thanks for your help Steve, and I will get them pics!!!
Anybody else have a 1980-86 Ford F150 with a 4 speed? Can they tell me how high off the floor the clutch engages?
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Andrew
Anybody else have a 1980-86 Ford F150 with a 4 speed? Can they tell me how high off the floor the clutch engages?
Thanks!
Andrew
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Steve, I'm curious as to why you want to convert to hydraulics when you could build up the worn parts on your linkages with weld & then file/grind/drill them down to size.
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George
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George
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Andrew, my pedal is on the floor, but it's had some problems. If you have three inches above the floor you're in good shape. Less pedal travel means faster shifts, right?
Ch**y's are the goofy ones with the takeup as high as they are - on a positive note, you can activate the turn signal with your knee while you shift those 'other' brands
Ch**y's are the goofy ones with the takeup as high as they are - on a positive note, you can activate the turn signal with your knee while you shift those 'other' brands
