BradN1

I was driving home from work this afternoon looking forward to the long weekend, went to turn a corner and couldn't shift into any gear! I coasted off the road and turned it off. I was then able to get it into gear. However, when I tried to start it with the clutch pushed in, it would lurch.

The clutch pressure felt normal when I pressed it, I checked the fluid level and it was fine.

Any ideas?

txsbigdaddy

mine did the same thing ended up being air in the clutch line pump it about a hundred times. and try that

pmtg

check that your slave cylinder is pushing the rod out far enough. a couple 10mm nuts and you can pull it off quickly...but bring a buddy to push in the clutch pedal while you measure.

couldnt tell you what distance it needs to travel though

or just get it over with now and order up the upgraded hydraulics. looks like you want to start BOMBing in the future so might as well get it...

texastuff

look in your clutch master cylinder does it look cloudy orpitch black, cloudy would be a sign of air in the system

txsbigdaddy

well i spoke to soon i think my clutch just went out was just driving home from work this am and it just over reved first thought was drive shaft . then i got to playing with it and i could just barely get it to pull in 4low limped it home and im just hoping i just lost the clutch and not the trany what yall think . ive never just had aclutch just stop pulling.

BradN1

Hmmmm. Tell me more of this hydraulic upgrade you speak of! Benefits, price, etc.

Texastuff - Looking through the side of the clutch MC, the fluid on the bottom was a lighter color and the fluid on top looked really dark.

pmtg

upgraded hydraulics from South Bend Clutch... http://southbendclutch.com/dodge_catalog.html, should be ~$250.

i think Valair Inc. has them as well, or atleast i think there was talk about them offering an upgraded hydraulic assembly. might want to contact them as well to give you options.

BradN1

What are the differences/benefits between the stock and upgraded hydraulics?

BradN1

Well, the verdict is in and my clutch has had it!

I made a trip to Mineral Wells today to Valair's shop and picked me up a 13" OFE clutch. While I was there, I got to visit with both Dan and Kevin. Both very nice guys!

Hopefully, I'll have it in tomorrow. My truck has been down since Friday and it is killing me!

txsbigdaddy

good for u im going to get mine tommorow and have it put in next week