587 clutch adjustment

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by hotrod69, Mar 30, 2015.

  1. hotrod69

    hotrod69 Bobtail Member

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    Shop adjusted clutch way to far. Now cruise won't work. Says depress and release clutch. Is there more then one clutch pedal position switch on linkage somewhere. Clutch engages just off floor.
     
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  3. WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    The clutch part might be adjusted right... I believe that particular model (although I'm not 100% certain, as I don't deal with Petes very often) uses an air assist hydraulic clutch... you have to bleed it just like you do a car clutch, and I've seen that part get skipped more than once during a clutch adjustment.
    If it is a linkage clutch, it's possible the clutch itself is still properly adjusted, but the linkages aren't.
    Or it could've been adjusted way the hell out of wack.
    You're gonna want to get that rectified ASAP... aside from hindering your cruise, it'll also prevent you from running a regen.
     
  4. bigNATURE

    bigNATURE Medium Load Member

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    Any luck with getting everything working buddy? I have the same issue now, clutch spring went out out, a local mechanic fixed it, now it don't work still but my clutch is super tight
     
  5. Bigstarshot

    Bigstarshot Bobtail Member

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    Do you mean it won't auto regen? And would the Jake still work in this scenario?
     
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