Backwoods Bumpers

Hi, I know this has been posted before, but I cant find it. I just installed a new Valair heavy single disc clutch. They said my stock hydraulics would be fine, but I cant get it to disengage. I Can start it in gear with the clutch in, but it rolls forward. Once rolling, I can't shift. It's like the clutch isnt working. I think this is a common problem. What could it be? thanks, -Evan

Mike Stowe

I just put in a Valair last Friday. When I first started the truck up, I had the same problem. It went away after I cycled the clutch several times.

Backwoods Bumpers

do you just mean pump the clutch? I have probably pumped it 100 times!

texastuff

If your pedal is hard then something is wrong, diaphram clutches have easy pedal pressures, are you sure you got the fork in right,

FarmBoyAggie

Not having the clutch disk lined up right on the flywheel could cause the clutch to not disengage. Also, the pilot bearing being damaged when the transmission was slid back to the motor could be a possibility. If it didnt go back together real easy, thats what I would look into.

GFB

Verify that you're getting enough travel from the clutch slave. I'm not sure exactly how much you need. You could check in the service manual or maybe somebody will chime in here. Definitely call ValAir though--they're the experts and can probably give you some things to look at.

Backwoods Bumpers

yeah, i guess I will call them. Thanks for the help, -Evan