Clutch stiff at startup
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Clutch stiff at startup
1989 ranger 4 speed. Remanufactured transmission about a year ago. Lately the clutch, or maybe shift linkage(?) is very stiff at first start in the morning. Sometimes I have to start in third a bit and then it is fine all day. Any ideas what is going on? Topped off clutch fluid and that is not problem
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with the motor off what does it do? clutch in. its a lot easier to check the fluid and add some than it is to to change a clutch. when the clutch starts to ware out it can be hard to get in gear because it not fully disengage and hanging up on flywheel and pressure plate. mine was hard to engage at a stop, not moving. fluid is not hard to check, theres lots of post here.
Last edited by docm; 06-06-2022 at 10:06 AM.
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This seems more like an issue with the clutch hydraulic/throw out bearing system than the clutch itself.
Try bleeding the clutch and see if that helps. If it does not, you may need to get in and replace other components that work with the hydraulic system to actuate the pressure plate.
FWIW, a clutch that is worn should generally be easier to "get into gear" than a new clutch, as there will be more clearance between the friction disc and the clamp surfaces once its worn down.
Issues getting into gear are usually either air in the clutch line, a worn pilot bearing/busing, or a bad input bearing.
Try bleeding the clutch and see if that helps. If it does not, you may need to get in and replace other components that work with the hydraulic system to actuate the pressure plate.
FWIW, a clutch that is worn should generally be easier to "get into gear" than a new clutch, as there will be more clearance between the friction disc and the clamp surfaces once its worn down.
Issues getting into gear are usually either air in the clutch line, a worn pilot bearing/busing, or a bad input bearing.
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