Clutch Massive Amounts of Free Play

Putting the remaining parts and pieces back on the chassis before the cab comes back from the painter. Now would be the easiest time to R&R the trans if necessary.

I was installing the clutch pieces and found that no matter how adjusted, I can't get rid of all the excess play in the clutch pedal.

Is the TO bearing installed incorrectly? Is the linkage wrongly installed? What am I missing here?





Thanks for the help

Haasman

 

Is the clutch disc installed facing the wrong way ?

 

I didn't change the clutch disk nor did I remove the pressure plate/clutch assembly on the flywheel, but good thought.

I did separate the trans from the engine and then rejoined. BTW, it was a driving, functional truck before I torn it down for the whole restoration thing. Didn't notice any excessive free play with the clutch pedal then.

So I am wondering if I-
-reversed the TO bearing although its seems to be correct in its pivot?
-have I missed the clutch pivot but it seems tight.

I did replace the heavily worn clutch link with the loop at the end (pictured)

I am looking for the original clutch link (of course in a box somewhere) to compare the replacement with the original.

Haasman

 

maybe...

Maybe...you could take off that bottom little pan covering the clutch...I don't remember the proper name...and have a much better look at what is going on...if someone else helps, you can see everything that is going on.

rod

 

That's a good idea. I'll check from underneath and see what a find. thanks

 

Are you first pushing the clutch pedal down till it's even with the brake pedal and measuring from there? With no toe board to limit the upward travel the arm will come up much further than if it were in the truck with the cab on. While you have the lower cover off have a helper first hold the pedal all the way down and then slowly release it while you turn the disc with a screwdriver. If the disc locks up when the pedal is released an inch or so from the bottom then all is well.

 

Thanks for the specifics Evan. Here on the west coast, coffee in-hand I am headed over to check it out. I'll report back.

 

I replaced the clutch arm (one thats threaded) and the pedal link. I adjusted the thread portion towards the end. Much better results.

On closer inspection both the original clutch arm and link were quite worn. Look to be original.

So once I get the cab on the frame I'll be able gauge the correct distance and determine the free-play.

Thanks for the inputs. Always helpful.

Haasman