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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 01:23 PM
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Does he need to push the rubber ducky back into the cap ? Like what is done on the brakes.
Nope. The pleats allow for expansion. When you remove the ducky it goes back to the beginning shape naturally. It doesn't live in the cap like brakes.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 04:03 PM
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notice the rubber ducky has 4 pleats. As the reservoir level goes down the ducky can expand to take up the volume. Similar to the accordion rubber seal in the top of the brake master.

So the fill line is the level where it can accommodate the rubber ducky with out spilling over the top. Replace the Cap-N-Ducky carefully.
If he has the stock factory clutch master cylinder, his rubber piece will not look like that.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
If he has the stock factory clutch master cylinder, his rubber piece will not look like that.
I kinda remember a two piece cap and rubber ducky on the original 86 clutch master. Having to fish out the rubber ducky with a disposable gloved hand. But heck I couldn't remember what this one looked like and I had it open two years ago. YMMV.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBlue2
The rubber ducky was attached...
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Hey guys, we probably ought to lay off all this highly technical verbiage. We don't want to be going over anybody's head.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 07:51 PM
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Can u point me in the direction of the rubber ducky please…🤣😜
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry115
Can u point me in the direction of the rubber ducky please…🤣😜
I guess I could have called by its actual name if I knew it. But a functional description would be, a neoprene convex air volume reduction expansion diaphragm for a clutch master cylinder DOT number 3 brake fluid reservoir. AKA the rubber ducky here on FTE.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 08:08 PM
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Well I can tell you as a rookie mechanic it is officially a rubber ducky in my official language. Franklin do you actually the name?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry115
Well I can tell you as a rookie mechanic it is officially a rubber ducky in my official language. Franklin do you actually the name?
He called it by another technical name the "rubber piece".
 
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 09:22 PM
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I wasn't trying to be obtuse. It's made of rubber and it ducks down into the reservoir. Ergo it's a rubber ducker. But is that as much fun as rubber ducky? I think you can agree, rubber ducky is much more fun.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBlue2
If you're not 7 feet tall I suggest a stool or step ladder so you can see what you're doing. I use my 6 foot orchard ladder.
I dont have an orchard os no ladder like that. I find milk crates and small stools & ladders like to kick out from under you and that is not fun
The best thing I bought was one of them stands / stools that fit over the tire you can stand on.
https://www.northerntool.com/product...capacity-44946

It folds flat so can be stored next to the tool box or if you want behind the seat.
Mine is only a 4x2 but you still need something to get over the fenders and down in the engine bay.
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by FuzzFace2
I dont have an orchard os no ladder like that. I find milk crates and small stools & ladders like to kick out from under you and that is not fun
The best thing I bought was one of them stands / stools that fit over the tire you can stand on.
https://www.northerntool.com/product...capacity-44946

It folds flat so can be stored next to the tool box or if you want behind the seat.
Mine is only a 4x2 but you still need something to get over the fenders and down in the engine bay.
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You don't need an orchard to have an orchard ladder. I got the orchard ladder before I planted my orchard. Three legged ladder is real handy for so many tasks. Home improvements, outdoor work where the ground isn't flat the three legs are stable or snugging up to a truck fender for a quick check of the engine bay. When I have work in the engine bay I use a 2x12 scaffold plank elevated on blocks across the front. That tire hanger you have seems like it's too close to the hood hinge for me for real work but could be handy for a quick check in the engine bay. The beauty of the three legged ladder is you can move it around as needed. Now that my orchard is 30 years old I now have a second 10 foot orchard ladder. Much better than a four legged ladder in most situations.

Edit: my short ladder is actually 5 foot. I noticed I had a typo above but didn't think it was worth going back to fix that but now after "thinking" about it the top step makes a nice place to rest your belly on when reaching in. More comfortable than resting on the hood latch hook. Depending on your truck height choose one you can lean over on.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 10:45 AM
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They also make a 4ft stepladder, that works great for me.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBlue2
More comfortable than resting on the hood latch hook...
Here you go:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ab-me-not.html


It’s perfect when checking the semi-elastic mallard at the clutch master cylinder.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kr98664
Here you go:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ab-me-not.html


It’s perfect when checking the semi-elastic mallard at the clutch master cylinder.
Life is like a Larry thread. You never know what you'll get next.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 01:17 PM
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Here's a google link to that tire step. I wonder if you could bolt a piece of 5/4 decking to it to extend it forward a bit. Maybe add a front support under the extension.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pick...client=gws-wiz

So, I went a looked for a 4ft stepladder, Gee, not much of a price difference

https://www.google.com/search?q=4ft+...hrome&ie=UTF-8
 
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