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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Clutch issue or ??

I have a 1973 Ford F-250 Camper Special, Manual, 360 V-8. When shifting, more often than not, the engine revs and does not engage to the next gear, even though I have depressed the clutch pedal to the floor etc. Usually happens when going up a slight incline, but have noticed it occasionally on the flats. Do I just need to have the clutch adjusted/replaced, or is there something else going south?
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Can try adjusting. If that doesn't work, time for a clutch job.
 
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If revs because you push on the gas....it is probably a habit like double clutching it lol, yes I would try adjusting it 1st.
 
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using a lot of brake fulied in chutch resouve

HI sorry to take over post but need help as will. And can't get help with my problem my question is I 'am using dot 3 brake fluid in chutch resouve when I fill it to top and press down a few time it seem to come back ?easier shifting After it uses a bit of fluid it pushes nearly to the floor and then shift is hard to do have i broke a seal it leaking from gear box line how to fix it would be the question
 
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HI sorry to take over post but need help as will. And can't get help with my problem my question is I 'am using dot 3 brake fluid in chutch resouve when I fill it to top and press down a few time it seem to come back ?easier shifting After it uses a bit of fluid it pushes nearly to the floor and then shift is hard to do have i broke a seal it leaking from gear box line how to fix it would be the question
Install a mechanical clutch linkage. Problem solved.
 
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