Clutch Fork Replacing
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Clutch Fork Replacing
Hello all,
Does anyone have an idea what it takes to replace a suspected broken clutch fork?
We were wondering if we were going to need to drop the tranny?
Please HELP.
Timothy
Does anyone have an idea what it takes to replace a suspected broken clutch fork?
We were wondering if we were going to need to drop the tranny?
Please HELP.
Timothy
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Thank you, Again this is only the "suspect".
I should clarify, this is a 1979 2x4 4 speed tranny.
I came up to a stop sign and heard a pretty loud bang, and then the clutch pedal stayed on the floor. I was unable to get it into any gear.
Would my scenario warrant the clutch fork being the suspect?
I should clarify, this is a 1979 2x4 4 speed tranny.
I came up to a stop sign and heard a pretty loud bang, and then the clutch pedal stayed on the floor. I was unable to get it into any gear.
Would my scenario warrant the clutch fork being the suspect?
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I would check the linkage first. There is a bracket on the frame, and one on the back of the engine. These hold the linkage between them and a large return spring, that spring may have been the cause of the sound.
If that is all still in place, you can reach the clutch fork from the outside of the transmission (driver's side of bellhousing). In normal position will be forward towards engine.
If that is all still in place, you can reach the clutch fork from the outside of the transmission (driver's side of bellhousing). In normal position will be forward towards engine.
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Thank you 74f...
I did check all of that. I was able to get under the truck yesterday afternoon. I disconnected the sprint to the shift fork, and the adjustment rod aswell. Once I did that, I was able to pull the clutch fork straight of the bell housing. So I am pretty sure that it is the problem. My understanding, was that it would not simply pull out if it wasn't broked. I did not see any visible breaks, however, I did see signs of fresh wear. So I have called the local part sotore and had them order one (no one stocks them, not even Ford). I will be taking in mine to compare it to the new one, and see if in fact there is a difference, that would warrant buying the new one. The new one is 25.84, but I was getting prices for it as high up as 50.00. I called about 6 places too.
THX
Timothy
I did check all of that. I was able to get under the truck yesterday afternoon. I disconnected the sprint to the shift fork, and the adjustment rod aswell. Once I did that, I was able to pull the clutch fork straight of the bell housing. So I am pretty sure that it is the problem. My understanding, was that it would not simply pull out if it wasn't broked. I did not see any visible breaks, however, I did see signs of fresh wear. So I have called the local part sotore and had them order one (no one stocks them, not even Ford). I will be taking in mine to compare it to the new one, and see if in fact there is a difference, that would warrant buying the new one. The new one is 25.84, but I was getting prices for it as high up as 50.00. I called about 6 places too.
THX
Timothy
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372,
A damaged throw arm is pretty rare. They are hardened and would probably shatter rather than bend. This means your more likely to see a crack rather than a bend. My guess is, your pressure plate has failed or the clutch disc has disentagrated. Did you remove the dust cover? Was there any material in it?
Good Luck,
KingFisher
A damaged throw arm is pretty rare. They are hardened and would probably shatter rather than bend. This means your more likely to see a crack rather than a bend. My guess is, your pressure plate has failed or the clutch disc has disentagrated. Did you remove the dust cover? Was there any material in it?
Good Luck,
KingFisher
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Well,
I had the old Clutch fork taken down to the parts store to compare with the new one. There was nothing wrong with mine. The parts guy said that the pivot something or other, has sheared off, and that I could fix it by removing the rivots, and replacing with bolts. It was my dad that went to the part store and he said that he would be able to explain it better in person, so I guess pending that I may have another question.
Has anyone needed to do this before, and if so, what all is involved, will I still need to drop the tranny?
Thank you
I had the old Clutch fork taken down to the parts store to compare with the new one. There was nothing wrong with mine. The parts guy said that the pivot something or other, has sheared off, and that I could fix it by removing the rivots, and replacing with bolts. It was my dad that went to the part store and he said that he would be able to explain it better in person, so I guess pending that I may have another question.
Has anyone needed to do this before, and if so, what all is involved, will I still need to drop the tranny?
Thank you
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Yes, time to remove tranny. The pivot assy. is inside the bellhousing. Not a very hard thing to do though, I had the tranny out & back in, in about 2 hrs. I have a 3 speed (aluminum case, not very heavy). With it only being a 2x4 you have no transfer case to mess with.
Hope this helps,
Jim
Hope this helps,
Jim
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Thank you very much 74f100.
I guess then I will be removing the tranny this week. I am going to try to get some pictures, as I believe it will help anyone in this situation next time. I had a very hard time finding anything related to this.
Do you have a suggestion in the type of bolts I should user, or method of drilling out the rivots?
I guess then I will be removing the tranny this week. I am going to try to get some pictures, as I believe it will help anyone in this situation next time. I had a very hard time finding anything related to this.
Do you have a suggestion in the type of bolts I should user, or method of drilling out the rivots?
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not really, with that in place, I couldn't see under it. One thought though, measure the bolt pattern for the tranny to bellhousing and see if there is another bellhousing at a salvage yard near you.
Or someone else may know what years and transmissions are interchangeable.
Or someone else may know what years and transmissions are interchangeable.