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It doesnt get better when:..... (archive)
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Posted by Lexington KY 528e on November 11, 2001 at 20:27:55:

In Reply to: Re: Way OT, but I need your help (sorry so long) posted by Michael Fennell on November 11, 2001 at 17:09:41:

You turn it off, let it sit, hot day or cold. It just seems to get better if you let it sit a couple of days.

I was thinking the hydraulic systems (all um) need flushing and refilling.

That's good thinking, I think.. Start simple!

Thanks

Here's the scoop: When I first started it up, I put it in first and drove it home... no prob. Then, driving it around town today (Lowe's... figures) I find it harder and harder to get into first gear. Now the clutch grabs fine and doesn't rev the rpms and the pedal travel is Ford-weird, but not what I would call excessive.

Why wont this beast go into first? Second gear is tough, 3+ are ok. To get it into first I really really have to put all the ass I have into it. Feels like I'm gonna break something!! But, pushing hard enough, it pops in and away I go.

Double clutch doesnt help, neither reving or rolling.

What if you shut it off when you're having trouble? Does it go in to gear easily then? Is it worse on a hot day?

Start simple. Bleed the clutch hydraulics.

Mike




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