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Old May 2, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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new clutch fail

I tried to install a new clutch kit and ended up having a grinding each time i pressed the pedal and would not shift while engine was running.

i have double checked i put the clutch plate on correctly and, I didn't install the throw out backwards used a new clip i am at a looking for any suggestions as to what may have lead to this

brand new t-o bearing guide eaten
all 4 clips where bent
new pressure plate looks like uneven pressure or wobble
all 4 retainers are bent out so bearing fell apart
clutch fork looks good to me
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Old May 2, 2018 | 11:46 PM
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Before you started the install did you compare the parts that came out with the new kit ??

Anymore things are packaged wrong .

Then it might have been a bad clutch release bearing .

Did you torque the clutch plate in the proper fashion ??

Just which clutch kit did you go with ??
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Old May 3, 2018 | 09:56 AM
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from truck no this is not how mine was installed pic from google

from kit


so yes they are different so were the pressure plates i assumed due to a change in bearing, the fingers on the new plate don't go out as far,
clutch plate was torqued following included instructions
Torqued flywheel down according to chiltion

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Old May 3, 2018 | 11:29 AM
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It looks like you may have had the wrong bearing. What brand kit did you use? Most of the part store kits I won't use the bearings in. I've redone many clutches over a failed bearing. I usually will buy a National or Timken bearing the same time I buy the kit. I've never had a problem with either of them. The only part store kit I trust the bearings are Napa. They use Napa branded LUK kits. LUK is good stuff. They're an OEM for many car companies. I usually will spend the extra time and money to get a LUK kit online.
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Old May 3, 2018 | 12:05 PM
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i used one from rockauto figured while i had the block out i would change the clutch. Made my first mistake ordering part before i had the car apart. this kit to be specific FENCO/FENWICK NU31197 (Daily Driver) Reman
Fits9-1/4" DISC - TEETH 21 - STD KIT - SPLINE 1-1/8
OrNew Clutch Kit; 9-1/4" DISC - TEETH 21 - STANDARD KIT - SPLINE 1-1/8
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Old May 3, 2018 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert Mason
I tried to install a new clutch kit and ended up having a grinding each time i pressed the pedal and would not shift while engine was running.

i have double checked i put the clutch plate on correctly and, I didn't install the throw out backwards used a new clip i am at a looking for any suggestions as to what may have lead to this

brand new t-o bearing guide eaten
all 4 clips where bent
new pressure plate looks like uneven pressure or wobble
all 4 retainers are bent out so bearing fell apart
clutch fork looks good to me
Before you beat yourself up over any screw ups, I’ll say that I just went through the same thing. With a brand new transmission and clutch, my truck wouldn’t shift gears. After a little back and forth, they took the clutch back under warranty. It’s replacement is smooth as silk. If I had to guess, I’d think there is a small amount of manufacturers cranking out clutch kits for old trucks. Could’ve been a bad batch.
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Old May 3, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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Going to put old on back in till it fails hopefully no damage was done. Nothing was wrong with it just figured I would replace while engine was out.
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