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New Clutch installed has triggered start issues with depressing clutch pedal.

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Rooster57, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Dec 28, 2020 #1
    Rooster57

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    New Clutch installed 800 miles back.
    Ran three days and now clutch pedal has to be depressed through floorboard to start it seems !
    Any suggestions? 2013 Prostar
    Dealer install .
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2020 #2
    AModelCat

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    Somebody must've dinked around with the clutch linkage when they replaced the clutch.
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2020 #3
    Rooster57

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    My thoughts as well.
    Just don’t won’t to get me stranded!
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2020 #4
    Antinomian

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    I thought Prostars had hydraulic clutch linkages.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2020 #5
    AModelCat

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    OP must've added that because there was no truck info when I first posted lol.
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2020 #6
    Rideandrepair

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    Sounds like it’s not adjusted right. Free play should be 1.5”- 2”. Clutch brake should engage about an inch off the floor. Maybe they turned the flywheel, or swapped it with a thinner one, and you need an oversized clutch brake. Adjust clutch, getting proper gap, making sure clutch brake engages. Check linkage for slop. It’s either going to work right, or need a thicker clutch brake, or has worn linkage parts.
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2020 #7
    Rooster57

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    Have a run towards the dealer today luckily and am going to have them recheck.
    Thanks for feedback!
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2021 #9
    Carrierxpressllc

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    i am having the same problem, any luck with yours??
     
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