Had a strange thing happen with my clutch week before last. Posted about it in the " how to tell if you clutch is going out" thread. I had my usuall shop check it for me. They checked the bell housing for broken pieces and found nothing. They adjusted it to specs, it was only slightly out. They checked the linkages etc, all good. They test drove it and the mechanic said he thought it was operating normally. I still think something is wrong as it will still allow the shifter to get hung up in gear when using the clutch. It works fine at low rpm and low speed but when downshifting on a hill for example at 1300 rpm it will hang up. Could it be the clutch or could it be something else? I am using my normal driving habits and it's operating very different to what it was before the problem. I am not worried about spending the money on a clutch replacement if it's needed but I am wondering if it may not be the clutch but something else causing this? Any ideas?
Clutch centerplate hanging up on flywheel drive lugs or clutch discs hanging on input shaft splines causing clutch to not fully release.
How would this be fixed? Is a new clutch required ? I am really quite clueless when it comes to clutches. Also the linkages seem to have what to me seems a lot of play in them. Is that normal, my shop said they were fine, would it be wise to put new linkages and rods in if I change out the clutch? I don't mind spending the money, just want to do the job properly the first time.
My understanding is that you have to pull the transmission. I'll get you the link that shows how the center plate engages the flywheel lugs. Sticky clutch discs may be from excess grease and dirt seeping in from the release bearing, or the wrong (low temp) grease being used to grease the release bearing. The movement on long linkages can be checked by small springs properly placed, I've even seen bungie cords used.
See the section on the 15-1/5 clutch. http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...rs/164204-clutch-adjustment-how-to-video.html Good luck
Yes, a new clutch, resurface flywheel and install new drive lugs in flywheel. Since I am unable to see the linkage I can't make judgement, but if you have doubt get a second opinion from another shop or just go ahead and pre-order the linkage parts for when you schedule the clutch replacement. I would install a new clutch, not a rebuilt.
i watched the video...and it was mostly installing or removing a clutch...not adjusting it and how much free travel u should have...im sure i need to have mine adjusted cause it starts releasing just past the switch.
When you run your clutch adjustment ring in to gain free travel, the release point becomes high on the pedal.
