4spd tranny problem; x-post
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4spd tranny problem; x-post
X-post from my inquiry on the 87-96 board:
Okay, did a search and didn't come up with anything tangentical to my problem. I did learn a few things so that is good. Here is the problem: 1989 F-150 with 300 I6 4spd (T-18) 120K miles. The tranny won't go into first gear without putting it into second. Even then, sometimes it still won't go into first so I "creep" it forward in second and then it will engage. I thought it was the clutch, I knew it needed replacing but I drove it until the clutch went. Replaced the clutch. Still does it. Doesn't matter if it is warm\cold. Am I losing a sychros?
Second question: Power steering pump. Do these have a place where they normally leak? I am having a hard time determining the leak place. I have been using the Lucas fluid and that has slowed the leak. It appears that it may be leaking from the hose fittings, but it is hard to tell.
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Okay, did a search and didn't come up with anything tangentical to my problem. I did learn a few things so that is good. Here is the problem: 1989 F-150 with 300 I6 4spd (T-18) 120K miles. The tranny won't go into first gear without putting it into second. Even then, sometimes it still won't go into first so I "creep" it forward in second and then it will engage. I thought it was the clutch, I knew it needed replacing but I drove it until the clutch went. Replaced the clutch. Still does it. Doesn't matter if it is warm\cold. Am I losing a sychros?
Second question: Power steering pump. Do these have a place where they normally leak? I am having a hard time determining the leak place. I have been using the Lucas fluid and that has slowed the leak. It appears that it may be leaking from the hose fittings, but it is hard to tell.
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Juice clutch, right?
Check your linkage and master mount for slop and flex, both of which use up travel before it can get to the throwout bearing. Some 80's Fords had firewall flex issues which caused clutch problems.
Also, check your slave cylinder and it's mount for flex.
Check the line for bulges.
Bleed the slave.
As for the PS Pump, yes the hoses are the usual suspects, followed by the threads where fitting screw into the housing, followed by the housing, and the shaft seal. Clean it off and keep looking.
Check your linkage and master mount for slop and flex, both of which use up travel before it can get to the throwout bearing. Some 80's Fords had firewall flex issues which caused clutch problems.
Also, check your slave cylinder and it's mount for flex.
Check the line for bulges.
Bleed the slave.
As for the PS Pump, yes the hoses are the usual suspects, followed by the threads where fitting screw into the housing, followed by the housing, and the shaft seal. Clean it off and keep looking.
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thanks. I just had the complete clutch done 2 months ago including the throwout bearing. it is hydraulic. The slave cylinder was checked at the time. It is a strange deal, but I have been shifting into 2nd prior to 1st for so long it is second nature.
going to clean off my PS hose and tighten the fittings and check it out. Most of the fluid is going down the hose onto a steering knuckle(?) and not off the pump itself.
going to clean off my PS hose and tighten the fittings and check it out. Most of the fluid is going down the hose onto a steering knuckle(?) and not off the pump itself.
