Sergey
Registered User
Hello,
Yesterday, after a long period of truck sitting unused, I went to pick up a load of firewood.
Entire trip is under five(5) miles.
On way there I found shifting gears becomes progressively difficult. Upon loading firewood, found that I can no longer shift into reverse. None. Just grinding and that's it.
Managed to return home and found that, in addition, now cannot shift even into 1st gear either. 2-3-4 gears able to shift.
Another strange thing now is that when I leave truck in 1st gear and shut off the engine then park leaving it in 1st gear, then when starting the engine cannot shift out of 1st gear.
Background:
1985 F250 with T18. Second clutch, original rest of parts related to clutch, maybe 400 kMi total, of which maybe ? 100kMi on that 2nd clutch, figures are approximate since odometer was broken for years.
Checked fluid level in master clutch cylinder reservoir, and it is normal. Checked for leaks around clutch hydraulic line, seem none to find. Slave clutch cylinder is wet (always) with splashed oil from leaking rear main seal, I assume it is motor oil, not hydraulic fluid.
Slave cylinder appears undamaged, but feels a bit loose in its mount. Since it is all oily and dark, I cannot tell more at this time, needs to be washed and dried first for detailed inspection.
Clutch pedal operates normally, I cannot feel any difference before and now.
I have red a number of articles in this forum related to clutch, but still ask for an advise.
What do I need to check before assuming bad things occurred gradually ?
Thank you,
Sergey
Yesterday, after a long period of truck sitting unused, I went to pick up a load of firewood.
Entire trip is under five(5) miles.
On way there I found shifting gears becomes progressively difficult. Upon loading firewood, found that I can no longer shift into reverse. None. Just grinding and that's it.
Managed to return home and found that, in addition, now cannot shift even into 1st gear either. 2-3-4 gears able to shift.
Another strange thing now is that when I leave truck in 1st gear and shut off the engine then park leaving it in 1st gear, then when starting the engine cannot shift out of 1st gear.
Background:
1985 F250 with T18. Second clutch, original rest of parts related to clutch, maybe 400 kMi total, of which maybe ? 100kMi on that 2nd clutch, figures are approximate since odometer was broken for years.
Checked fluid level in master clutch cylinder reservoir, and it is normal. Checked for leaks around clutch hydraulic line, seem none to find. Slave clutch cylinder is wet (always) with splashed oil from leaking rear main seal, I assume it is motor oil, not hydraulic fluid.
Slave cylinder appears undamaged, but feels a bit loose in its mount. Since it is all oily and dark, I cannot tell more at this time, needs to be washed and dried first for detailed inspection.
Clutch pedal operates normally, I cannot feel any difference before and now.
I have red a number of articles in this forum related to clutch, but still ask for an advise.
What do I need to check before assuming bad things occurred gradually ?
Thank you,
Sergey