clutch..

[79underconstruction]

well i have a new clutch to put into my truck.. and im going to do it hopefully this weekend.. but when i push the pedal down it grinds on something and doesnt come all the way up.. and i still havent been able to figure out why?? any ideas??


Oh and i just finished the carpet and door panels in the truck too looks good.. i will have pics if anyone wants to see..

[Bishops Trucks]

Are ther any obstructions hitting the clutch fork ? What shape is the clutch pedal returnspring in? Was your throughout bearing making any noise? I'm sure when you replace the clutch kit you will find what the problem is. Good luck.

[79underconstruction]

uhh the clutch return spring is excellent and the throwout bearing isnt making any noise at all. i looked under the dash and it looks like it might be binding on somehting under there but i cant get it to budge either way so it wont bind...

[Bishops Trucks]

Try some spray lube or penetrating oil on the pivot point of the pedal bracket and keep working it. That might loosen something up.

[79underconstruction]

well i tried that i used some sprey grphite **** and i used wd 40 and sat and pushed the pedal like 500 times lol.. and it still didnt loosen up yet..

[hiway]

Probably something in your throwout bearing, fork, or pressure plate. Make sure you replace everything and have your flywheel surfaced.

[79underconstruction]

well i was ta the dump one day droppin a load lol.. and a guy pulled behind me in the same truck as me and he came up to my truck and said is this a 79 scotts? and i said yep and he said i have the same truck it have a 3 spd w/ granny i said yep and he said well i have a brandnew clutch i am throwing away i was going to put i in my truck but i got an auto.. so i said ill take it and it had a fly wheel and the clutch stuff all is brand new.. but i needa get a throw out bearing.. but i was wondering is it very hard to replace a clutch in these trucks? if not im jus gonna do it my self when i have time..

[wedgemon]

Couple things,79under, Is the linkage adjusted? Is there any odd noises from the clutch area?

Also, I have done the clutch thing in my 80 K10. 2 Years ago. Went well, except for the last half inch of install. Use the search on this site for SM465 and you'll see quite a few R&R threads and advice on that aforementioned 1/2 inch.

Good luck & contact me if you need help. No expert, but been there blah blah....

- Dave

[79underconstruction]

yea man uhh well see the clutch never used to do this is worked good then one day it jsut started acting up.. there isnt any noise comming fomr tranny or clutch... and well imma pull everything this weekend n see if i can get it in lol.. if any probs illl be sure to ask lol. but thanks for the advice man much appreciated

[Bishops Trucks]

Your clutch disc may have come apart and is bound up in the diaphram of the pressure plate. Take the inspection cover off the bellhousing and see if anything falls out or you can see what is going on in there with a flashlight. Just a thought.