Clutch nightmare

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Oct 9, 2021.

  1. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Service Manual attached- Pete manual but applies to all Paccar 2.1 M cabs with manual clutch

    Mechanical linkages and heavy clutches make knee fatigue and wear a real thing. This is one of the major reasons so many veterans float. My dad always taught me to keep my GD foot on the floor unless I was taking off or backing up. Short legs make it that much harder depending on the truck. Hydraulic clutches were asked for by drivers and customers alike to make clutch action easier. Its not like engineers just put them in to cause more troubles. Generally speaking this system is trouble free and I don't replace many of these components.
     

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  3. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    Thank you for posting that.

    That's what I wanted to see how that is set up and how that operates.

    I can only say for myself I would never want such a thing and I'm very happy with my easy pedal clutch and my regular linkage.

    Since I'm the guy that has to fix whatever happens, I stay very close with the theory simpler is better.

    Hopefully they have this fixed up now for @Midwesttrucker .
     
  4. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Final chapter to this saga will be written tonight. Stay tuned...

    Edit: Oh, anyone wanting access to the finale ahead of time can donate $10 to help pay for this nightmare. LOL jk
     
  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I mailed a check last week, you haven't got it?
     
  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Sitting on the edge of my seat , just bought some popcorn from the TA
     
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  7. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    Is there a mouth informed?
     
  8. jamespmack

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    Month?
     
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  9. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    No mouth..
     
  10. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Thought it was warranty?
     
  11. jamespmack

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    Ok, might be tired. Have no idea the reference. But its ok.
     
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