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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | Hi there a while ago i got some excellent advise about double clutching.It's the first truck i have driven to learn the double clutch dance.For the most part i'm doing pretty good.But when i am at a stop light stopped no mater what i do there is 1 heck of a lot grinding just to get into 1st gear.Am i missing something or is that just the way it is.Thank's (grinding in iowa) Chad | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | you should be at a dead stop to use first.With your 4 speed you likely wouldn't need first anyway as they are geared so low unless you're on a steep grade or under a heavy load. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | Thanks ,it's when im at a complete stop is when i get the most grinding.I tried clutching and waiting just a few second's,and then grinding start's.I tried from a dead stop first going into 3rd or even 4th gear then drop down to a lower gear.The darn thing just keep grinding.For the time being as i come to a stop i'll drop from 4th to 3rd the 2nd and leave the clutch in till the light turns green to avoid the grinding.Chad | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | does your clutch feel like it is working properly so that when you have clutch in the input shaft should slow the spinning so you can go into first. Modern trucks have a clutch brake to slow the input spinning so you can get to lower gears quicker. your truck doesn't have that luxury | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | It does feel like it goes in ok ,but that make's sence to me i will try to look at adjusting it a little bit.It's worth a shot.Not haveing an old truck before i'm not really sure what is correct That is the only time i get the grinding from a dead stop and the try to put it in gear.Thank's much, after breakfast i will give it a look see.Chad | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | Sounds like the clutch is not fully releasing. Clutch drag on these crunch boxes can make it a real pain to get into gear. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 | your sounds much the same as ours does, grind a little in any gear. Im looking at putting in something a little more fun to work with...maybe just a large rubber band..lol | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | Nice DOODLEBUG AND SHARP TRUCK'S JEFF,I adjusted the clutch this morning and waiting for the storm to pass to test drive it.It is at the end of the adjusting (look's like an eye bolt).,I'll cross my fingers AND SEE WHAT IT DOES.Have a good one &thank's for the imput Chad. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | Well i test drove the old truck and for now that took care of the grinding.It's at the end of the adjuster,hopefully it will last awhile with tlc driving.As always all the helpful advice payed off.If not, i sure was thinking about the BIG rubberband.Thank's guy's and HAPPY WRENCHING,Chad | | |
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