 Is it my Clutch? |
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| vesnyder |
 Sep 23 2009, 01:22 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933  |
I think my clutch is bad, but want to make sure before I tear it apart and realize I just needed tranny fluid? Recently after my car was warmed up it woudl grind getting teh car into first gear. On a trip last night shifting became very difficult - particularly into 1st gear and reverse. Once the car got going I was fine. I went to move it this morning and could not get it into first or reverse at all with the motor running. With the motor off shifting was no problem. Does it sound like a clutch?
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| Joe Ricard |
Sep 23 2009, 01:26 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Adjustment is whacked. Easy fix.
or clutch tube is broke not as easy fix. Clutches are bad when they slip, chatter or completely explode. |
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| Drums66 |
Sep 23 2009, 01:33 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Go for that easy fix first......could just be slack in the cable??
if not ?...then you have the other options! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Later... |
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| TravisNeff |
Sep 23 2009, 01:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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As others said try adjusting your clutch cable, but you may also want to adjust you shifter to shift rod adjustment.
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| turboturtle |
Sep 23 2009, 02:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 19-February 09 From: Little Rock, Arkansas Member No.: 10,068 Region Association: None |
When mine started doing that, I went to adjust and found just a few strands of cable still holding on. Needless to say it didn't hold up much longer and I had to drive the rest of the way home without a clutch at all. But hey, who needs one unless your using the starter to pull you up a hill to get going!
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| SirAndy |
Sep 23 2009, 03:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Sep 23 2009, 11:26 AM)  or clutch tube is broke not as easy fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Check the clutch tube ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| vesnyder |
Sep 23 2009, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933 |
Just went out and adjusted the cable and I am good to go. Don't you just love it when you can fix 'em for no charge - particularly when you are unemployed!
Thanks for your help! |
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| SirAndy |
Sep 23 2009, 04:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(vesnyder @ Sep 23 2009, 02:34 PM) Just went out and adjusted the cable and I am good to go. Don't you just love it when you can fix 'em for no charge - particularly when you are unemployed! Not to be negative or anything, but your clutch doesn't just get out of adjustment that much overnight. If you find yourself adjusting it again in a couple of days, do yourself a favor and check the clutch tube ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| Drums66 |
Sep 24 2009, 02:08 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(turboturtle @ Sep 23 2009, 01:01 PM) When mine started doing that, I went to adjust and found just a few strands of cable still holding on. Needless to say it didn't hold up much longer I've had it happen like this a few times!! keep an eye on the cable for awhile (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
Sep 24 2009, 06:44 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Andy. Also, your clutch should disengage in the first 1/4 to 1/3 of pedal travel. NOT at the lower end of pedal travel.
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