clutch/master cyl question... help!
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Laughing Gas
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clutch/master cyl question... help!
well today my saftey switch went out and while i was replacing it i did the "permanent clutch problem fix" to replace to plastic bushing...
well it didnt fix he problem. its hard to down shift the truck and i cant get it into gear sitting at idle.
i noticed today under the dash the back of the clutch master cyl was leaking a little.
from some research ive done the clutch master cyl could be causing my problem. and i would like to fix this problem before the trans get damaged.
heres a link to a master cyl i thought of buying
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well it didnt fix he problem. its hard to down shift the truck and i cant get it into gear sitting at idle.
i noticed today under the dash the back of the clutch master cyl was leaking a little.
from some research ive done the clutch master cyl could be causing my problem. and i would like to fix this problem before the trans get damaged.
heres a link to a master cyl i thought of buying
Zip Code Select | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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I would think the master cylinder could cause that problem. I have really never had a problem with mine though so I am not up to snuff on that fix. But I wouldn't care to help you change it if you want.
When you did the Heim joint fix did you remove the lever from the splined shaft. When you put it back together that should adjust it correctly for you. Just curious.
I would say the one you are looking at is as good as any other. Some you can buy with the slave and master cylinders in one kit. I think they are already together and don't even have to be bled. Would probably be more expensive though.
When you did the Heim joint fix did you remove the lever from the splined shaft. When you put it back together that should adjust it correctly for you. Just curious.
I would say the one you are looking at is as good as any other. Some you can buy with the slave and master cylinders in one kit. I think they are already together and don't even have to be bled. Would probably be more expensive though.
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Has anybody else replaced a master cylinder yet? Any tips you care to share?
I would say me and cc will be able to do iy just fine but I haven't done one in one of these trucks yet. I imagine a bench bleed would be best to get started.
Anybody else...
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I would say me and cc will be able to do iy just fine but I haven't done one in one of these trucks yet. I imagine a bench bleed would be best to get started.
Anybody else...
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When I did it on my 96 I replaced everything; master cyl, line, and slave. Bleeding was a real ....... It might not have been as bad but I've got bad synchros in that trans and need full movement. Finally ended up taking it to a friends garage and and used a brake bleed/flush machine to pressurize the system and force the last bit of air out.
IIRC the instructions (or maybe ford) said not to us the bleeder on the slave, but thats about the only way to do it w/out pumping for a long long time.
IIRC the instructions (or maybe ford) said not to us the bleeder on the slave, but thats about the only way to do it w/out pumping for a long long time.
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if you go to use the bleeder on an old slave, check to see who has a replacement in the area first. When you back off the bleeder it stands a chance of stripping the treads, then it is remove and replace. it does not take more than an L shaped allen wrench to open or close it either. Oh and one other thing... Ford here said that the slave is discontinued with no replacement. I got mine from Napa.
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Thanks guys. I am thinking we bench bleed the maste as best we can then install it then loosen the upper lines at the master to bleed it there. That way we do not force air down to the slave. Just a thought since air travels upward.
Whadya think?
Whadya think?