1989 4.9L 4X4 clutch problems
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1989 4.9L 4X4 clutch problems
I am wondering if anyone has encountered the following situation before. Approximately 9 months ago, I replaced the clutch in a 89 ford, the springs had broken loose. Just this week the same thing has happened again. Does anyone have any suggestions as to why this is occuring? The slave cyclinder is new, Is it possible that the owner of the truck is popping the clutch and as a result the springs are letting go?? either way the truck is un-driveable and will be putting another clutch in.
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Is this guy doing any really heavy hauling? The only thing I know of that will compress those springs enough to fall out is if the clutch is under excessive strain. I don't think popping the clutch will do it because the tires usually break loose first. If he's got a hitch on it, ask him what he's hauling.
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No he does no hauling at all... It really baffles me, its the first time i have seen this happen to a cltch and not only did it happen once it happened twice. He uses the truck to drive back and forth to work so not like he is over working it at all, just a second vehicle.
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Are they rebuilt units, or new? If they are rebuilt, I would go back with new. Rebuilts have already been subjected to heat, which changes the temper in the springs. Also, the old friction material is burned off in a high temp oven. This also effects the springs.
