1994 Ford F-150 clutch

ROBTOTH69

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1994 FORD F-150

I am looking to buy a 94 f150 with a 5.0 manual trans. I looked at the truck and the clutch made a kinda growling noise while I had it down to the floor not to mention the pedal was very soft. The clutch grabbed but about an inch or 2 off the floor.

any ideas first off what that sound could be and what is causing it and why is the clutch pedal soft?

the sound goes away when the clutch is released

I also hear a kinda rattling sound coming from the trans when idling in neutral. Please help!

I can do the work to fix it but I need to know what I am getting into

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

The first noise is probably the clutch thrust bearing, the soft clutch may be the pressure plate the gear box noise is probably gear clash and bearing noise, I would be checking the oil for signs of metal.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:24 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Does the clutch chatter when released?

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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:24 AM

ROBTOTH69

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What about the possibility of a bad clutch master cylinder for the soft pedal and noise. This thing is grabbing like 2 inches off the floor. The fluid in the master was full nd very clear and clean

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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:24 AM

ROBTOTH69

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No no chatter at all just a good solid grab and go. I was wondering if the system had alot of air in it due to a bad master cyl.

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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:24 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Is there pressure on the clutch pedal all the way back up until it stops? As far as the clutch grabbing 2" from the floor, that is actually a good thing. When they are bad or worn out, they don't grab until the clutch pedal is almost the entire way up.