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Apr 15, 2008 | 09:45 PM

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KyleG

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bad clutch?

My 86' f 250 was parked for the last few weeks and when i took it for a test run yesterday, the clutch slipped really bad. So bad i could barely make it up a very slight slope in second gear!! What the Heck it was fine when i parked it...can someone help.

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Apr 16, 2008 | 10:52 AM

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optikal illushun

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do u have any leaking valve covers, CRD or rear main seal? they can let oil soak into the clutch rendering it useless.

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Apr 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM

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Do you have plenty of free play at the clutch release lever?

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Apr 17, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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I dont think there is any oil leaking, and i dont know how much play there is...but it engages fine, but feels like its not lettin out all the way, which is causing the slipping...but i dont know. I am gonna fully inspect it tonight.

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Apr 17, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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Exactly the point. If there is no free play at the clutch release lever then the clutch is being held in. Check also for free play at the pedal.

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Apr 17, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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how can i adjust it?

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