I was wondering if anyone else has the same kind of issue with their clutch. I have a 93 5.0 5spd. Its been anywhere from -1 to 12 deg. outside at night. I start the truck let it warm for 5-10 min then get in and the clutch like doesnt want to work. I am having to pump it a few times and it seems to work. You guys have any suggestions?

 

frozen clutch fluid?

 

Do you normally have to pump it?, or is it just when cold?

 

kinda sounds like u got moisture in the lines and its freezing.... try bleeding it a couple of times

 

I have an 1989 F250 4X4 and am gaving the same problem. Worked fine for the past 4 months that I have had it. Moved to cold country a month ago and had a blizzard, next morning clutch went to the floor(could have pushed it with my little finger) Fluid was a little low so I added some thinking that there might be a leak. 2 days later fluid is still full and clutch still won't work. Let it heat up for 45 mins this morning and still nothing.

 

Mine did the same earlier this week when we had the single digit temps. I started it and let it run, and was fine afterwards. I think just getting it moving and warming it up helped. I've never been a big fan of hyd. clutches

 

My '89 M5OD exhibited the same symptoms you guys are talking about - and it started acting up with the cold weather (right after Thanksgiving).

I originally added more Dot3 and strangely enough it helped - for 1 day.

Then the pedal went to the floor to engage. I hate that. Anxiety set in.

Been fretting about it for 2 weeks - master/slave/pedal assembly/pushrod - ugh. Not the weather to pull a tranny.

Finally had "truck work" weather today.

Turns out I didn't see the diaphragm inside the clutch master cylinder reservoir. I read about it on this forum but it didn't "register".

Pulled it out with my pinky - the fluid was low.

Filled it up. Fired it up. Yes........Like it was when I got it (July 09). Even better.


So - cold does make these things act up....especially on 20 year old trucks. If you think you have low DOT3 then make sure you take the diaphragm out before adding the fluid. Something someone on this forum brought up but , again, didn't register.

A big "Duh" on my part.

Good luck and hope your have an easy fix rather than clutch pedal bushing or master or slave cylinder replacement with the accompanying bleed issues.

Whilst checking everything out I know see I have a main seal oil leakage problem (that didn't start till it was cold either). But that's another thread.

Again - good luck.


/Ricache

 

ahh thank you worked like a charm!