Odd trans/Clutch issue

[OBX2003]

Hey All,

I have a 2003 4x4 4.0 ranger with the 5 speed manual (duh) and electric Tcase. Since installing a new clutch (the Centerforce dual friction-there is another thread about that) I have had an intermittent problem with getting into first or reverse when stopped after the clutch pedal has been released.
To clarify, If I am sitting at a light, truck in neutral, clutch pedal up, when I push the pedal and attempt to put it in gear, I never know if it will go in smooth as silk, or I have to push it up until I am cussing. I cannot find any pattern or rhyme or reason to it. It will do different things when starting out from the same exact spot in the driveway, or any temperature of the truck or climate. I would hate to have to take it all out again and start over.

Clues:

The clutch is the self adjusting type, with springs on the pressure plate and stepped sections that I assume rotate when the clutch wears.

If it is acting up, and I hold the stick with light pressure toward first gear, and shut the motor off, it will click right into gear.

I have tried revving the engine while attempting to put it in gear, and double clutching, neither of these help.



I see it is gonna be cooler (85) around here for the next week, I hope I can get to the bottom of this!

Thanks for reading,

Bob

 

[pillen140]

try bleeding the slave again?

 

[Big Jim M]

Ok so it didn't do that with the stock type clutch in it and it does it now with that fancy aftermarket clutch? If so I think you already know what the problem is.
Big JIm

 

[pcollins]

wow. 2 clutches in 7 years? and i'm pointing at the slave for the engagement issue