1990 F150 clutch problems

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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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1990 F150 clutch problems

Alright... Back in December my clutch was acting all funny, and it was nearly impossible to shift it into gear and then the pedal would just go straight to the floor. Well I took it to a shop and they had to replace... slave cylinder, clutch master cylinder, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing. Well ever since I got it, it felt as if the clutch was slipping like going up a hill in 5th gear.

Within the past month I noticed this sound, which to me sounds like a throw out bearing. With the clutch pressed in the sound goes away... but then I let it out and it starts. Right at the engagement point. I took it to the shop because there would be some warranty and he said the rattle was from a heat shield, but I have heard that rattle and this one sounds completely different. The shop bled the system and it shifts better, but the clutch seems to still be slipping, but only up hills in 5th gear or just drive a little hard in 5th.

Does anyone have any opinions on what it could be?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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You should have immediately returned to the shop that did the work & complained. I'm sure they didn't change the clutch pedal lever, which is REQUIRED when even ONE other component is changed. With ALL those changes, you certainly needed a new lever. Read this caption:



This lever is THE ONLY adjustment in the hydraulic system, and it must be replaced with a NEW one. Failure to do so can certainly produce your symptoms, so if the shop is stand-up about their work, they'll fix it right this time at no charge.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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I hate nonadjustable hydraulic clutches.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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I think the lever is actually a very simple & elegant solution to the adjustment. It's cheap & fairly easy to do.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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How long would it take roughly? It just sucks that the shop didnt do it when they were doing everything else.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Depends on who is doing it, if he has ever done it before, & if he has the right tools (there are several that will work, so it's a matter of preference). If I have to do it again on my truck, it'll probably take me less than 30 minutes. For a first-timer, I'd plan on at least an hour total.

Did they refuse to fix it for you?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Didnt have a chance to call them today. Will tomorrow though.
 
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