Make sure the clutch is installed in the right direction (so that the
springs aren't rubbing the flywheel). Check that the clutch disc slides
properly on the input shaft splines. The pilot bushing could be binding with
the tip of the input shaft.
Claude
1959 Apache Fleetside
http://www.dashlink.com/~rameyfam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:27 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Clutch Info Needed
> I have just installed a new clutch (plate, disk and throwout bearing) in
my
> 50 and its not working right. Seems it doesnt completely stop which makes
> First or Reverse grind (if I can get it into gear at all). 2nd and 3rd
> engage okay. I have adjusted the clutch arm to the point where the
throwout
> is always engaged (which I dont like to do). I am a clutch rooky so anyone
> having any ideas how to cure this problem, please dont leave anything out.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Deve Krehbiel
> Hesston, Kansas
> 1950 3100 * 1949 3600 * 1948 4400 * 50 3100
> www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
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