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Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3447 Location: Texas Hill Country
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject: clutch |
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I left Bretto a long and drawn out message on the same subject, but after searching through 7 pages of clutch questions here I realized I needed more info.
How do I determine clutch pedal free play? I removed the clutch inspection cover on top, and watched the throwout bearing while depressing the pedal. I am assuming free play is from the time the pedal is depressed until the bearing comes into contact with the three fingers. It will move prior, just does not touch anything. In a perfect world.
From the pedal at top, to when the bearing touches something inside the clutch was over 2-1/2" inches. It moved the bearing a little, but would not release the clutch.
I got under it, and my cable is threaded all the way into the clevis. There is no more adjustment there if I need to take up slack in the cable.
On the other side I do not have the rod bent at both ends. I have the rod with two clevis' on it. There was plenty of thread on the shaft end left there so I adjusted the free travel on that side. Am I wrong to assume that I can adjust it there versus the other side?
Anyway, now there is about 1-1/4" of pedal travel before the bearing comes into contact with the fingers. The clutch still does not release. I am able to start it in neutral/low, and slowly pull the gear shift into 1st, and it will drive. I could not do that before as I had the transfer in high and it stalled the motor.
I believe the cross shaft is aligned correctly.
I keep reading in the previous posts of clutches being stuck. How do I determine that being a possibility or something else?
Thanks Guys. _________________ Brian
1950 M38
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capescw Member
Joined: May 14, 2012 Posts: 150 Location: Milford CT
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:42 pm Post subject: Possible problem solution |
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On the M38, at least, the most common problem seems to be improper assembly of the cross-arm! The long arm belongs on the clutch side, the shorter arm on the pedal side. _________________ "Frugality keeps me in the Game"
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16260 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Free play is measured at the pedal and is determined by depressing the pedal with your hand. You measure from full up to the point at which resistance is felt. The pedal will still have a lot more travel to go yet to release the clutch. As it says on page 233 of the M38 operator's manual 1 1/4" free play is correct.
As Bill mentions it is not uncommon for folks to get the cross shaft 180 degrees out. Little arm goes left and long arm goes right.
A truly stuck clutch disc will not release even though you can see the release bearing moving the pressure plate fingers. If this be the case then hook up a tow vehicle and before you start rolling put the tranny in 2nd and then tow the jeep with the pedal released. If she's still stuck then repeat the process but use a tow vehicle with a crash bumper on the back and start the engine then have your tow vehicle slow to a stop while you keep the jeep running in 2nd gear with the pedal in and the jeep tight against the rear bumper of the tow vehicle. If she still doesn't pop loose pull the tranny and the pressure plate. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for the information Wes. I have 1-1/4" travel before there is resistance. The bearing starts moving right away, but does not offer any resistance until I have pushed the pedal 1-1/4".
How much more should the bearing (and arms) move to release the clutch?
I can see the arms just start to move before the pedal fits the floor.
It is 34 and sleeting. I'll fortify myself and go have a look at that cross shaft.
Thanks again for the clarification. _________________ Brian
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:43 am Post subject: |
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wesk wrote: | need one of the folks to measure the length of their stock rod so you can get that part of your pedal geometry where it belongs.
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I should be able to help w/that this pm.. _________________ keep 'em rollin'
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:06 am Post subject: |
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In your clutch picture (hard to see) it looks like you say, the bearing is not touching the finger and it almost looks like a burr is present like it has been worn. Are the other finger like this? Perhaps that release bearing is seized and the fingers were taking on the task of the bearing, wearing them away. You should be able to reach in and spin the bearing by hand, engine off of course. _________________ Brett
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:35 am Post subject: |
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There is a burr on the finger. I think it is a result of somebody riding around all day with their foot on the clutch. All day, every day, forever. I suspect the other two are the same. There is wear on the front of the bearing as well if you look closely.
I took off the cover to set the free play. When I depress the clutch pedal the bearing moves forward. Once I take up the 1-1/4" I set the other day, I can hear it click, so it is contacting the fingers, and the pedal becomes more firm. From that point it still moves forward, but apparently not enough to release the bearing. If the fingers are excessively work as is the front of the bearing, it may have to go further from spec, correct? _________________ Brian
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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In between chilly and nasty weather a sunny and 60's
day provided quite a bit of information.
Began by measuring the double clevis clutch pedal rod on
the left. Almost 10-3/4 inches overall, spot on to the Omix/
Ada bent rod replacement I found on EBay. That was the good
news. Both mounts (tangs) as well as the one on the transfer case side
had worn holes that measured at least 1/16 to 1/8" of slop.
Accumulative wobble has to be bad.
I pulled the inspection plate. Sunshine instead of cloudy weather
provided for better conditions for looking at the release bearing.
I was able to reach in and grab the bearing. It moves back and
forth freely, and wobbles on the shaft, and metal particles
are visible around it. Obviously the bearing is shot and is the major
cause of the clutch not releasing. So a tear down and replacement
is coming.
The second project was hooking up the replacement emergency
brake parts. I had thought of buying a couple of cable end clamps
but made one and bought a cheap one for the upper end.
The one I made worked fine on the transmission end but the
other one would not hold. I will be ordering two replacements
as well as the wire spring extension that hooks to the frame
mount. Lesson learned. For want of a shoe.....
So. Feather day in the words of the old fox, but much info
was obtained, and a lot from board members as usual.
My best wishes for all of you for the New Year.
Brian _________________ Brian
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