1987 Dodge Ram Gears wont engage

BOBBI

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1987 DODGE RAM
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
188,000 MILES

Hi
I have a dodge ram 50 2.0 single barrel
We just put in a new clutch kit and it wont go into gear at all
The clerk at Nappa told us to use 5 w 30 motor oil instead of gear oil and I am wondering if maybe it is to thin for shifting or I do need the gear oil
I can't afford another car as I am on disability which don't pay
any ideas as to what is wrong with it
I also switch it from a 5 spd to a 4 spd
The clutch coverwas not the same as the other coverwould that make a diffrence?

I wish I could pay for the info

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Is the clutch throwing? When you press on the clutch pedal is the clutch fork moving, if so can you tell how far, if you put it in gear and start it with the clutch in, will it drive off?

Mark (mhpautos)

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Thursday, November 27th, 2008 AT 4:20 PM

BOBBI

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Hey so sorry My comp is acting up and me being sort of a comp virgin took forever to fix it.

I really appreciate the help

the spline is shorter on one of the clutches
He says it will go in all gears except for reverse

You guy's really don't know how much I appreciate this And I do
When I can I WILL SEND IN A DONATION
Thanks again
Bobbi Fav're
I am also a mechanic virgin to some extent lol!

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Friday, December 5th, 2008 AT 10:18 PM

MHPAUTOS

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HI there,
I don't quite understand what this means. The spline is shorter on one of the clutches. I would be concerned that the clutch presser plate is your main concern, if the fingers are not at the same height as the old clutch, you will not be getting the through required.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, December 6th, 2008 AT 1:25 AM