Clutch Problems?
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Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Central Florida
Originally Posted by smook
Ranger,
STOP sign. Rev the engine high, let the clutch out and away I went. (just went for a ride without my fuse for the exhaust...wanted to hear her rev a bit)
Drove about 1/2 block and the pedal remained half way. Continued my gear change from 1 to 2 then to 3. Noticed the pedal half way and then I decided to pull the pedal clutch up with the side of my shoe. That's it. After that, nothing. ALL NORMAL. (some smell).. Clutch returned to full play and I continued my drive. No further issues.
Did I damage anything? BTW I don't think this means I should change the clutch fluid, does it?
What's next?
-zBill.
STOP sign. Rev the engine high, let the clutch out and away I went. (just went for a ride without my fuse for the exhaust...wanted to hear her rev a bit)
Drove about 1/2 block and the pedal remained half way. Continued my gear change from 1 to 2 then to 3. Noticed the pedal half way and then I decided to pull the pedal clutch up with the side of my shoe. That's it. After that, nothing. ALL NORMAL. (some smell).. Clutch returned to full play and I continued my drive. No further issues.
Did I damage anything? BTW I don't think this means I should change the clutch fluid, does it?
What's next?
-zBill.
No harm done once the friction surfaces cooled. Depending on the severity of the glaze, that cool down can be seconds to an hour before the clutch is ready for another aggessive launch.
Ranger
