1997 Ford Ranger Changing Gears

Tiny
ROBITRON
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  • 1997 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 117,000 MILES
My 1997 truck won't allow me to change gears with the motor on.
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 AT 2:36 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

check that you have not got a leak in the clutch hydraulics, do you have good pedal pressure when you push in the clutch, what happens if you start it in gear with the clutch pressed in?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
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As far as I know there is no leak I can switch gears when the engine is off but not when it is started the clutch seems fine as far as I can tell I just cant switch gears when car is onit feels like there is something in the way when I try to put it in to gear when the car is on clutch all the way in seems like the right pressure and all when I push the clutch in I can start the car with the truck in gear and the car start just like normal like nothing is wrong but as soon as I try to switch gears when the car is on nothing happens it won t let me it is like I am pushing against a wall so to speak
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 2:42 PM
Tiny
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Hi robitron,

When you start the engine in gear with clutch depressed, do you feel any power transmitted to the wheels as if the clutch is not fully depressed?

I suspect your problem is due to the clutch disc sticking/stuck. The dampers could have detached themselves to get lodged in between the pressure plate and flywheel.
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 AT 9:47 PM

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