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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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Question bleeding a hydraulic clutch

I have a 87 full size Bronco and when I put it in gear it acts like it wants to take off but doesn't. Could this be air in the hydaulic lines? Or do I need a new clutch? How do you bleed the hydraulic lines? Thanks for any advice.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Sounds like the clutch isnt disengaging, I found it take 3 people to bleed the system if you dont have a vacum tester. one to keep the resivor full one to do the clutch pushing and one to be under the vehicle to open and close the bleed screw, lots of fun I should say.

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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 03:02 AM
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If there was air in the system, you would grind gears or not be able to stop in gear!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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Sounds like it's time to drop the trans and take a look at the clutch.
 
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