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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Clutch problem?

New Valair HD organic clutch, pressure plate, TO bearing and pilot bearing a few hundred miles back and everything has been great. Last couple days I've noticed a slight popping every once in a while upon clutch pedal release. I've crawled underneath and watched while my wife pushed the pedal in and out and can't see anything binding. Any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 11:56 AM
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Pedal box bushings? Ujoint cap bolts?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 12:58 PM
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Pedal box bushings? Ujoint cap bolts?
Where would I look and what should I be looking for?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2018 | 01:20 PM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...pic-heavy.html

It is really easy to do them. Not saying that is the issue.

Do you only hear the pop with truck running? Is it a certain gear only?
 
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...pic-heavy.html

It is really easy to do them. Not saying that is the issue.

Do you only hear the pop with truck running? Is it a certain gear only?
Yeah, Hit Man, the popping noise is real slight and I feel it in the pedal more than hear it. Does it running or not. Truck seems to shift as good as ever.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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Hit Man that link you sent me didn't show the pics. Is there another way to send them?
 
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Hmmm, lemme see if I have them still. It is pretty self explanatory when in there.

Try to search for me posting info when I did mine. Box comes out easier sideways.

Think about the master cylinder Heim joint mod too
 
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Hmmm, lemme see if I have them still. It is pretty self explanatory when in there.

Try to search for me posting info when I did mine. Box comes out easier sideways.

Think about the master cylinder Heim joint mod too
I've read a lot of your post on this site and you are a wealth of info. I and many others I'm sure appreciate you sharing. I've looked and I think you've nailed my problem. Pics would be a great help. Where did you find the parts?
 
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They were OEM Ford, cannot recall. Ebay Ford dealer or Amazon maybe. I think I shelled out $40 for them and $10 for a sixer of tallboys. That Heim guy, tons of retailers have them, I bought mine from some website that made it. Midnight Mods?

You may want to bleed the clutch if the fluid is gross, I just did via gravity. Worked great!

Midwest's short throw setup is badass too
 
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Many thanks guys. Looks just like what I need.
 
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