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1987 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Clutch pedal, Push rod.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 7, 2009

F150 clutch

Transmission problem
1987 Ford F150 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual a lot miles

hard to get in gear hard to shift its like you cant push clutch pedal in far enough. doesnt slip,fluid full,tried putting a little shim between push rod and lever on trans didnt help
Avatar Asked by hca1

Answer

Replied on March 8, 2009

sounds like the throwout bearing is going. It is not pushing the fingers on the clutch plate far enough to release the clutch plate. there could also be the problem of the clutch plate iself.

Tiny Answered by M_H_RITZEL (expert)
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