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1993 f-150 6 cyl, 90,000 miles, extremely light duty treatment:
I have to press the clutch all the way down to get disengagement.
When I was in Reno, Nv, recently, at an altitude of around 6,000 feet, the clutch was nearly inoperable and I barely got home...but it worked again once I got nearer to sea level. I suppose the hydraulic fluid expanded a little at altitude...anyway, is there a way to adjust the clutch pedal throw? could this mean there is air in the line? I'm afraid to take in in and get the automatic line "oh you need a new clutch"...but if I do need service, any non rip off shops in the San Jose, Ca area?
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stuart Horton
I have to press the clutch all the way down to get disengagement.
When I was in Reno, Nv, recently, at an altitude of around 6,000 feet, the clutch was nearly inoperable and I barely got home...but it worked again once I got nearer to sea level. I suppose the hydraulic fluid expanded a little at altitude...anyway, is there a way to adjust the clutch pedal throw? could this mean there is air in the line? I'm afraid to take in in and get the automatic line "oh you need a new clutch"...but if I do need service, any non rip off shops in the San Jose, Ca area?
thanks
stuart Horton
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Do you have any leakage at the slave valve ? Thats the weak link in the clutch setup . How many miles on your truck ? The clutch disc , pressure plate etc will go a long time under normal use , the slave valves seem to die in the 100K mile range .
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Hi Stuart, there should be an adjusting nut on the shaft between the slave cyl and the throwout lever. I agree with Paul as possibly replcing the slave cyl as you have 90k on yer ride. You could try bleed and adjust first to see what you have.
Wayne
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Hi Stuart, there should be an adjusting nut on the shaft between the slave cyl and the throwout lever. I agree with Paul as possibly replcing the slave cyl as you have 90k on yer ride. You could try bleed and adjust first to see what you have.
Wayne
http://home.pacbell.net/whomrig
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I'm not sure where to locate the adjusting nut on the shaft
>between the slave cyl and
>the throwout lever...also, what should I expect to pay for master cyl repair? know any shops I can trust in SJ?
thanks!
Stuart
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Hi Stuart, there should be an
>adjusting nut on the shaft
>between the slave cyl and
>the throwout lever. I agree
>with Paul as possibly replcing
>the slave cyl as you
>have 90k on yer ride.
>You could try bleed and
>adjust first to see what
>you have.
>
>Wayne
>
>http://home.pacbell.net/whomrig
>between the slave cyl and
>the throwout lever...also, what should I expect to pay for master cyl repair? know any shops I can trust in SJ?
thanks!
Stuart
>
Hi Stuart, there should be an
>adjusting nut on the shaft
>between the slave cyl and
>the throwout lever. I agree
>with Paul as possibly replcing
>the slave cyl as you
>have 90k on yer ride.
>You could try bleed and
>adjust first to see what
>you have.
>
>Wayne
>
>http://home.pacbell.net/whomrig
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Hi Stuart, I usually do my own work, so I can't make a good recommendation of a shop. as for the adjuster, it should be right by the throwout fork. Mine on my 60 F-350 is right over the rear bellhousing support. feel free to e-mail me if you would like.
Wayne
http://home.pacbell.net/whomrig
Wayne
http://home.pacbell.net/whomrig
