2000 Ford F350 clutch

2000 FORD F-350

112,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL

PATTIEANDJOHN

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suddenly wouldnot disengage. never slipped. replaced master/slave unit with prefilled unit. no change. removed transmission and clutch. pilot bearing was trashed. clutch looked fine. would the trashed pilot bearing prevent the clutch from releasing?
thanks,
john

Dec 23, 2008 at 2:47 PM

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Hi, did you have good pedal when the clutch would not engage?

Dec 26, 2008 at 12:17 PM

PATTIEANDJOHN

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pedal feel never changed. driving and suddenly would not disengage.
thanks,
john

Dec 27, 2008 at 3:21 PM

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Hi, if the pedal never changed it sounds like the clutch disc lost a spring and could jam the clutch causing the problem you have described. Have you inspected the disc for missing springs?

Dec 27, 2008 at 4:56 PM

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