Low clutch problem

[Diesel Junkie]

New to the forum, need help already. Just installed new Luk clutch upgrade and rebuilt 5 speed in my 1997 F350 2wd,dually. Have to push through the firewall to engage safety start switch. Bushing at clutch rod seems okay with just a slight right to left movement. Need some ideas on what to try next. Almost forgot, 200k. Thanks.

 

[DaveBen]

Look at your clutch pedal assy. There are plasitc bushings in there that go away in time. My '93 did the samething and I replaced them and it helped a lot. Also look at the linkage between the pedal and the clutch arm. That one can ware loose and may need replacing. You can get the pedal assy out if you are careful and dedicated. Good Luck.

Dave

 

[Crumm]

It is a worn bushing. Read this article for a cheap fix. For a permanent repair you can order this rod end for $40 off of ebay. The first method is cheaper but will not last as long.

 

[Patrick Feeley]

I used the "drill stop" (aka shaft collar) method described in Keith's article and my bushing has been good for at least 100k miles. This was after it wore a brand new one out in two weeks after replacing the master cylinder/line/slave setup! In addition the the modified bushing and shaft collar, I also used a bit of grease on the pivot/bushing. Cheers!

 

[DaveBen]

It is a worn bushing. Read this article for a cheap fix. For a permanent repair you can order this rod end for $40 off of ebay. The first method is cheaper but will not last as long.

Thanks Crumm, I have been looking for that part for years, and now I don't have a clutch. That is the part to fix the clutch problems. YES

Dave

 

[Crumm]

now I don't have a clutch.

If you would like you can install mine since you don't have your own clutch. I ordered a rod end off of ebay a long time ago and still have not installed it. My clutch still works fine so I figure why mess with it until I have to but if you wanted to install it I would let you

 

[Diesel Junkie]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll go the ebay route. Whats another 40 bucks at this point. I don't know much about diesels as this is my first,so I'll do my learning here. Diesel Junkie

 

[95_stroker]

Stick around so we can spend some more of your money for you.

 

[Diesel Junkie]

I'm sure you'll have plenty of chances. It seems there's always something needed.

 

[95_stroker]

Yeah, but its the stuff that you dont need thats really fun to spend money on.