Topic: Clutch Issue

[Toddstoys]

A few months ago I put in a new master and last week my slave started leaking so I replaced it now I have to let my clutch out 3/4 the way before it starts engaging and its slipping. is the new parts telling on a weak clutch?

[jimbo74]

did you bleed them after installation, if not, i would look towards that first

[Toddstoys [OP]]

ya took what seemed like a gallon of fluid to get all the air out and with my son pumpin the pedal and not wanting to be you can imagine how much fun that was.

[kneedownnate]

Adjust the rod on the slave so it lets out earlier, probably not getting full engagement.

[Toddstoys [OP]]

Adjust the rod on the slave so it lets out earlier, probably not getting full engagement.

I cant find how to do this in my book for some reason can you explain how to please.... its in my 82 4X4 pickup I mite should add every things stock.

[kneedownnate]

There are threads and a nut on the rod going into your slave cylinder.  Adjust it accordingly so it begins engaging closer to the floor, just make sure you remember to snug the nut!

[gtoyonrocks]

This should fix your problem, it's pretty easy just a little bit of a twisted position to be in to adjust it. Good luck.

[OOPS]

This may help.

[Toddstoys [OP]]

I adjusted to specs and I have alot more clutch I knew I adjusted the master when I put it in but I didnt tighten the lock nut.  but my clutch is still slipping so im goin to try to re-bled it. do you men think it could be the clutch its self ie. pressure plate bein weak? it seems to be worse when its at running temp. tks for all your help gentlemen and tks for the specs OOPS they helped alot. ill bleed and update. tks again.

[Toddstoys [OP]]

I have re-bled the clutch and didnt find any air in the system. the arm seems to be moving enough in and out yet its still slipping. I can take off fine until I try to goose it and or if I try to climb something then it starts slipping. weak clutch? what do ya'll think before I spend 350.00 to change it out. tks for any input.

[jmac]

dude, check the length on the arm coming out of the master to the pedal.  my new one from o'rielly's was way shorter and had to adjust all the way out.

If you still got the old one you can compare or maybe even switch the arm component between two if different. If you switch be careful that the travel of the pistons are same length AND location as you could F-up your new one.

[Toddstoys [OP]]

ya I did have to adjust it almost all the way out just to get the spec height OOPS posted and I have more clutch now and my arm seems to be moving far enough to engage and dis-engage but its still slipping under stress.

[Toddstoys [OP]]

Pressure plate was weak. got the new clutch in today and workin like a champ.  Thank You Everyone for your help. now on to my electrical problem.