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Old 06-11-2011, 08:33 PM
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Im workin on 1993 5.0. I replaced the clutch with a complete kit from late model restoration. clutch, flywheel, pressure plate ,throw out bearing. new cable and quadrent. the clutch wont disengage. no matter how much i adjust it. it was good for a day then i couldn't put in gear when it was running had to shut it down everytime to
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Old 06-11-2011, 10:59 PM
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Do you have pedal pressure?
Tighten the cable. If it still will not disengage, the input shaft may be dragging in the pilot bearing.
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Old 06-12-2011, 05:41 AM
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probably didn't install the TOB or clutch fork correctly.
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Old 06-13-2011, 11:17 PM
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dont keep driving it...you'll smoke the clutch and burn the flywheel

you did something wrong.....sorry but u gotta pull and re-do
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