Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: International Truck Clutch
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Posted by Mark on May 28, 1998 at 07:44:44:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: International Truck Clutch posted by Eric Tessmer on May 27, 1998 at 19:55:09:
: : : Another thought (or question): : : : Have you tried driving it around at all ??? : : : Driving it around, up hill down hill, : : : in a low gear, with the clutch pedal : : : depressed, "goose" the gas suddenly, : : : and momentarily, might put enough twisting : : : strain on the plates to brake them loose. : : : Just a thought. : : : Ford : : Ford/Eric -I just torn down the engine in my f-1 pickup. The clutch in it was rusted to the flywheel, Thus when I un-bolted it , it came apart, but the fly wheel was severly pited. I had to have it re surfaced before I reinstalled it. Also the clutch material was ruined. If you drive it much at all your going to have to put a clutch in it. How about pull the drive shaft to get it to a better place to work on it ? Also , there's a site for international trucks, I don't rember the address, it's at home but look up the international SCOUT. : : I've successfully used the "driving it around" method to unstick rusted clutches. Keys are: 1) First getting the vehicle rolling (your clutch is stuck remember!), and then 2) Getting it into the highest gear possible so you can really "lug" the motor. : : For #1, get the motor idling as slow as possible, then snap shift the trans into creeper gear to get the truck rolling. Then for #2, gradually work up thru the gears until you're moving 20 - 25 mph, and in a gear that has the motor near it's maximum torque speed (probably 1,000 - 1,200 RPM for a truck of that era). Finally, stand on the gas and stomp in the clutch - you may be pleasantly surprised! : : Let us know how you make out! : : Bob : The truck is on level ground, is bigger than a small house, is surrounded by steep grades, and has a flat front tire. Driving it really isn't an option unless I free up the clutch. I might be able to get it rolling using my Farmall M to pull it, but I don't know how I would unhook the chain once it got moving. One idea comes to mind, would it work if I put it in a high gear and chained the Farmall to the back or front of the truck (without the truck running) with the clutch depressed, then really take up the slack chain with a stout jerk? Do you think that'd pop her open? I've been advised not to torch the clutch. Any ideas?
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