Please help with tranny/clutch/shifter problem...

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Eric Jacobs

Discussion Starter · Jun 26, 2002

I have about 350 miles on my car and I have a problem.....Here is the situation....When the car is running i can't put the car into gear because it is either too hard or just grinds. When the car is off it shifts great. The tranny is freshly rebuilt, new clutch, new pressure plate, new throwout bearing, and new shifter. I am thinking that the arm that holds the throwout bearing is shot because it is the only thing that is not new....I want to get the parts then just do the unstall in one day. I am thinking the tranny is comming out isn't it?

Eric

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CobraEarl

· #4 · Jun 26, 2002

What greg said.

If you have mikes Adjuster, it will unadjust. If you have one of these, put a radiator clamp on it so it cant Unadjust.

I had the same problem at about 300-500 miles

earl

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CobraEarl

· #6 · Jun 26, 2002

Originally posted by Eric 427 Shelby:
i did adjust it...

thanks

Eric

did that fix it??

earl

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CobraEarl

· #8 · Jun 26, 2002

Originally posted by Eric 427 Shelby:
i did adjust it...

thanks

Eric

For Clarification.. . .. . . .DID You READJUST it tonite??

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I seriously doubt its that arm. Could be your pilot bearing.

Can be a stretched clutch cable. but, if its new, it shold not be that.

SECOND QUESTION:
CAN YOU put it in gear,
push the clutch in
and crank the car,
or does it want to drive off??

earl

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CobraEarl

· #10 · Jun 26, 2002

Originally posted by Eric 427 Shelby:
In the past I have adjusted the cable's tension. Eric

RE-READJUST your Mike Mack adjuster.

earl

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CobraEarl

· #11 · Jun 26, 2002

If you have mikes Adjuster, it will unadjust. If you have one of these, put a radiator clamp on it so it cant Unadjust.

I had the same problem at about 300-500 miles

earl

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CobraEarl

· #13 · Jun 26, 2002

ANY other Symptoms?? Is it Howelling Or Growling?

Is it making any unusual noises at all??
If so, when??

earl

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CobraEarl

· #15 · Jun 26, 2002

All your symptoms sound like a poorly adjusted clutch.

If that arm you refer to is sort of worn out, it would just make your adjustment be off.

If that arm were FULLY worn out, You would not be able to drive the car.

SOme one on the forum said the ford cluches are supposed to be adjusted very tight and actually run under a load. I always leave a little slack

lots of luck

earl

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CobraEarl

· #21 · Jun 26, 2002

Originally posted by oldguy668:
Earl:
I believe that Ford release bearings are designed to run against the pressure plate all the time. It should be adjusted fairly snug or there won't be enough pedal throw to fully disengage.

MAYBE OLDGUY can tell us how much pressure its supposed to run. I dont know. Like i said, I run a little slop in the line. Maybe 1/8 inch.

SITTING in the car.....If you put your toe under the clutch pedal, how much can you raise the clutch pedal above where it rests. If the answer is zero, you do have it preloaded.

earl

[ June 26, 2002, 01:18 PM: Message edited by: CobraEarl ]

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CobraEarl

· #23 · Jun 26, 2002

Originally posted by oldguy668:
Earl:
You're right again, you old fart. Adjust it until it just does not have any play, then back off 1/8 turn, just so there is just a hint of free play. The 3/4" to 1" of clutch pedal slop us old guys are used to will use up 1/2 the throwout bearing's travel.

JUST SEEMED Right, Based on what everyone had said

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