• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Clutch job.


stimmie78

New Member
Joined
Jun 25, 2010
Messages
75
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Uinta Basin, UT
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
So I'm working on changing the clutch on my 89 BII. The tranny is COVERED in black dirt/oil crap. Is it all from bad valve covers? Or would it be from a bad slave? The clutch is dry. The flywheel is dirty where the clutch doesn't contact. The goop is inside the bell housing just as bad as it is outside.

Also, shouldn't clutch fluid come out of the hose when it's disconnected from the slave? The pedal was stuck after I got the trans out. After it broke loose some fluid came out but not much.

Here are some pictures of the goop on the transmission if you care to see.

Thanks.
 
Last edited:


BRUTUS_T_HOG

New Member
Article Contributor
ASE Certified Tech
TRS Banner 2010-2011
Joined
Aug 26, 2008
Messages
2,222
Reaction score
36
Points
0
Location
Rainier, OR
Vehicle Year
89
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.3L
Transmission
Manual
pictures didn't work.

the black crap on the outside is probably just oil/dirt from the valve covers and/or intake manifold

the crap on the inside is likely just from clutch material

and the reason fluid doesn't come out of the hydraulic line when you unhook the slave cyl is because there is a check valve in the end of the line that only allows fluid to flow when the line is attached or you push the "button" in
 

stimmie78

New Member
Joined
Jun 25, 2010
Messages
75
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Uinta Basin, UT
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
so was something damaged by pushing the clutch with the line disconnected?
 

modelageek

Active Member
Joined
Jan 31, 2009
Messages
2,241
Reaction score
14
Points
38
Location
Boston, MA
Vehicle Year
2004
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
so was something damaged by pushing the clutch with the line disconnected?
it shouldn't be but know you will have to bleed it.......
 

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
so was something damaged by pushing the clutch with the line disconnected?
Doubt it. If anything you just put enough pressure on it to overcome the check valve. If it wasn't dripping out the end of the line after that then you are fine.
 

stimmie78

New Member
Joined
Jun 25, 2010
Messages
75
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Uinta Basin, UT
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
I'll have to see if it is dripping or not. if it is do I need a new line? I planned on bleeding it anyway since the reservoir was empty when I purchased the vehicle.
 

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
Probably not. The check valve is more to keep the master cylinder from getting air in it if the line is disconnected for a long time. Once you hook it up again it should be fine.
 

freerider6_9

New Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2008
Messages
135
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1986
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
Personally I would replace the slave while you have it apart, When you take your flywheel off to have it machined check the "ball bearings" that block the holes in the block for leaking oil, Have seen lots of those leak, Rear main is also common as well as the input shaft of the trans. If it is dry black its more than likely clutch dust though, The clutch master being emty when you bought it kind of makes me think the slave may be dribbling fluid out though, just a though.
 

NMB2

July 2010 OTOTM Winner
U.S. Military - Veteran
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
Solid Axle Swap
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Jul 25, 2009
Messages
1,444
Reaction score
22
Points
38
Location
Cody, WY
Vehicle Year
1984
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
5.0 V8
Transmission
Automatic
clutch dust and road grime usually are the ones to blame.
 

stimmie78

New Member
Joined
Jun 25, 2010
Messages
75
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Uinta Basin, UT
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
I plan on doing the rear main, the slave, and a complete clutch kit. flywheel doesn't look like it needs machined. the pressure plate side of the clutch is where all the wear is on the old clutch.
 

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
Run a finder nail over the entire width of the fly wheel. If it catches even a bit, or if there is any blue on the flywheel, I'd get it machined.
 

NMB2

July 2010 OTOTM Winner
U.S. Military - Veteran
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
Solid Axle Swap
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Jul 25, 2009
Messages
1,444
Reaction score
22
Points
38
Location
Cody, WY
Vehicle Year
1984
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
5.0 V8
Transmission
Automatic
get it machined or replaced anyways. You will thank yourself.
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Members online

Today's birthdays

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top