Clutch won't engage?

YGUNNAR

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1994 FORD RANGER
4.0L
V6
4WD
MANUAL
155,000 MILES

I replaced the slave cylinder to try to fix it. After that didn't work we replaced the master cylinder. Went through and entire quart of hydraulic fluid bleeding the system. All else I can think of is the line but am not sure. Nothing looks wrong with it. If air is getting in there I have no idea where or how.

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HMAC300

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This is for an externally mounted slave if internal it's different see pic. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Sunday, March 8th, 2015 AT 1:27 PM

KEN L

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I have seen the clutch master go bad and cause this problem. Here is a guide to help us fix it and how to change the clutch master out as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

Please watch this video:

https://youtu.be/EpBMj5ZY_bo?si=kN13iVNWbDlJ-L8c

Removal

1. Disconnect clutch master cylinder push rod from clutch pedal by prying retainer bushing and push rod off pedal pin.
2. Disconnect clutch pedal position switch from master cylinder assembly.
3. Remove clutch master cylinder reservoir screw from the inner fender panel.
4. Uncouple the line from clutch slave cylinder. Disconnect tube from slave cylinder using tool No. T88T-70522A or equivalent by sliding white plastic sleeve toward slave cylinder and tugging on tube. Remove tube from mounting clips.
5. wist the clutch master cylinder 1/8 turn counterclockwise as viewed from the driver's position, while pushing inward toward the driver's position. The rubber dash boot is removed with the master cylinder.

Installation

1. Bench bleed the clutch master cylinder.
2. install the push rod through the hole in the engine compartment. Be sure it is located on the correct side of the clutch pedal.
3. Place the clutch master cylinder in position and rotate the body 1/8 turn clockwise as viewed from the driver's position while pushing inward. Install the dash seal into the dash hole and check that it is completely inserted into the hole.
4. Position the clutch master cylinder reservoir on the cowl access cover and install the retaining screws.
5. Replace clutch master cylinder push rod retainer bushing if worn or damaged.
6. Install the clutch pedal position switch.
7. Install the retainer and push rod on the clutch pedal pin with the flange portion of the bushing facing away from the pedal blade of the clutch pedal.
8. Bleed the system.
9. Insert the coupling end into the clutch slave cylinder and install line into clip(s).

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