Shifting Question
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Shifting Question
In the last week my F-250 (4X4 w/400) has been giving me problems. This problem only occurs when im trying to shift in 2nd gear and Reverse. 1st, 3rd, and 4th are great. For the last month and a half it was very easy to get in and out of all the gears. What is happening is that when I shift into second (from a stop since I hardly use first gear to get moving) the truck rattles immensely until I let COMPLETELY off the clutch. Same thing happens in reverse...until I completely let off the clutch I get immense rattle from the truck while Im moving it. Any thoughts on what might be wrong? 
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The lining on the clutch disc has worn away down the metal. The chattering sensation is more prevelant in first and reverse, or in your case-second. Time for a new clutch disc/pressure plate/throwout bearing/pilot bearing.
You shouldn't use second gear to start from a dead stop. It's hard on the clutch, and is one reason why you now need a new one.
You shouldn't use second gear to start from a dead stop. It's hard on the clutch, and is one reason why you now need a new one.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Jun 10, 2007 at 09:56 AM.
