hard to shift 4+ 3
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hard to shift 4+ 3
Hi guys it's been a while
my 85 4+3 is very hard to get into gear,did go very low on master cyl fluid ,could this be causing the problem,when the engine is off it shifts fine,also I used to get a clacking noise occasionaly when I pressed the cluch but not any more .
It has a centerforce dual friction clutch with only 12k m.
thanks
my 85 4+3 is very hard to get into gear,did go very low on master cyl fluid ,could this be causing the problem,when the engine is off it shifts fine,also I used to get a clacking noise occasionaly when I pressed the cluch but not any more .
It has a centerforce dual friction clutch with only 12k m.
thanks
Last edited by spdlvr; Aug 8, 2012 at 09:15 AM.
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From: Anaheim CA
This is a symptom of the clutch not releasing completely.
Low clutch fluid could cause this.
Another possibility is that you don't have the correct clutch fork pivot. There are at least two lengths (that I know of -- could be more).
Low clutch fluid could cause this.
Another possibility is that you don't have the correct clutch fork pivot. There are at least two lengths (that I know of -- could be more).
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From: Chewelah Wa
This is a symptom that the clutch is not being fully depressed. If you had the flywheel turned during clutch replacement, it will throw the geometry off on the linkages between the slave and clutch. You may need to make the "rod" longer. Also, the pedal pivot points can wear out. If you have more than an inch of play with the pedal fully released, it can be a problem and not an easy fix. This can be relieved also by lengthening the rod. This is if the rest of the system is up to snuff and bled properly. If you can take the clutch rod out, depress the clutch pedal gently, and get a rock hard pedal, the hydraulic portion of your system is good to go. Is it especially hard to get into reverse? Edi: To lengthen the rod, I mean fabricate. I did mine with a 8mm ball driver allen wrench that I cut approximately a quarter inch longer.
Last edited by powerpigz-51; Aug 8, 2012 at 03:46 PM.
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