Transmission installation help
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Transmission installation help
Hey guys, the clutch went out in my 96 f150 6cyl 5 speed and I just got all the parts installed. However, i can't get the transmission to butt up against the back of the engine. It looks like the end of the internal slave cylinder is hitting the diaphragm of the clutch pressure plate and not letting it go in any further. Has anyone else encountered this? If so how do i get it to go in the last 2 or 3 inches or so? Thanks guys
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Nah it's seated all the way, that's what I was thinking at first too, i lied though, it's like an inch inch and a half tops, it backed out a little when I was maneuvering it, I got it back to about an inch or so...
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Put the trans in gear and turn the output shaft if you are started in the clutch splines it won't turn. Turn it until it does drop in the splines. Then push it should start in. I have had them tight enough I had to thump the back of trans with a rubber mallet to get it forward enough to get the bolts started.
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yessir, I was lucky enough that one came with the clutch kit I bought.
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Put the trans in gear and turn the output shaft if you are started in the clutch splines it won't turn. Turn it until it does drop in the splines. Then push it should start in. I have had them tight enough I had to thump the back of trans with a rubber mallet to get it forward enough to get the bolts started.
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Assuming the input shaft splines are aligned with the clutch disc and the disc aligned with the pilot bearing, open the bleeder on the slave cylinder. I had the same problem once. Cover the open bleeder with a rag, otherwise it will shoot brake fluid.
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you sir, are a gentalmen and a scholar! That did the trick, looks like Betty will be back on the road tomorrow!
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