Non Adjustable Clutch Rod?
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Cargo Master
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From: Eaton, CO
Does this actually change the throw and it allows more movement by pushing farther at linkage?
Why does this happen with this style clutch? My neighbor who is a mechanic pulled a tranny on an '85 because the customer was experiencing the same issue. The clutch looked new. Then he replaced the slave with a pre set one. Same issue. Stumped, he looked under the dash at the linkage and saw the adjustable unit. He removed the pin, spun the eye 3X and it was like new. He did not charge the customer for pulling the tranny.
Why does this happen with this style clutch? My neighbor who is a mechanic pulled a tranny on an '85 because the customer was experiencing the same issue. The clutch looked new. Then he replaced the slave with a pre set one. Same issue. Stumped, he looked under the dash at the linkage and saw the adjustable unit. He removed the pin, spun the eye 3X and it was like new. He did not charge the customer for pulling the tranny.
Fleet Mechanic
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I heard the best way to bleed the system is on the bench and reverse bleeding the system to push all the air bubbles to the top.
If you can find an older (85 ish or older) truck, they usually have the adjustable clutch rods, you can also just pull the rod out and swap them.
This has the small re-enforcement plate on it
Lots of adjustment possible
If you can find an older (85 ish or older) truck, they usually have the adjustable clutch rods, you can also just pull the rod out and swap them.
This has the small re-enforcement plate on it
Lots of adjustment possible
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Tennessee
I have just learned something , And I am here to say , I made a mistake ! I have NEVER seen an adjustable rod on a Ford hyd. clutch set up . I said there was no adjustment . On the one pictured above , there is ! I have seen this feature on Asian makes and some Big trucks , not on a Ford . You learn something every day if you keep your eyes , ears , and mind open ! Thanks for the lesson ifrythings !
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