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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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low clutch prob, help

i just had put in a new clutch and pressure plate for my 86 f150 and also a new slave cylinder. the clutch remains extremely low and practically have to put it throw the floor to change gears. the mechanic said it doesnt have a adjuster nad that the clutch will have a just as long as a life as if it higher. is this the truth? the clutch has always been alittle low, that thats when i couldnt shift it before and they said i needed a new clutch. now i'm thinking that the old clutch may still have been good but just needed adjusting if that can be done. any help out there?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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The firewall gives way where the clutch master is located. Spotwelds break. Have someone push in your clutch and you check under the hood and see if there is movement.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 05:42 AM
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how do i fix if thats the problem
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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I ran self tapping screws through it near where to spot welds broke. Just be carefull not to hit anything.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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i am i looking for wear the clutch pedal comes in coontact with the floor, i'm clueless. where is the clutch master located?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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The clutch pedal linkage goes directly to the clutch master cylinder. The master cylinder is mounted on the engine side of the firewall....
 
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