Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Clutch R&R

[hilda]

I’m planning on replacing my clutch at work, it is a full repair shop with everything I need to accomplish the job, the only drawback is that I have to move the truck out when I’m not working on it. My question is, is there anyway that I can support the back of the engine on the frame in order to roll it out. I want to take my time with this and do some cleaning.





Thanks

Jim

 

[Joe Mc]

See if you can find a thick wall piece of pipe and strap. You should be able to place the pipe on top of the frame rails and strap off from the back of the engine somewhere to the pipe. Lift engine up to just above normal height that it sits w/trans in and then strap it tight to the pipe, then lower it down until its supported. I've been able to use a piece of pipe and long bolts going into the back of the engine to accomplish this but that was with big block gas hot rods I don't know if I would feel safe trusting the heavy Cummins to a few bolts = I'd be afraid of breaking the bolt hole/block:{ So, see if the pipe deal might work out.



Have fun

 

[PC12Driver]

The engine will fall FORWARD with the trans off. Maybe support the balancer with a strap between the frame rails?

 

[GCroyle]

I don't think supporting the back of the engine is an issue. Just exercise caution, no speed bumps. While we have not had to roll one out during R&R, I don't see the need. The engine doesn't hardly move after taking out the trans. It's not like a front wheel drive car.



But I commend you for thinking ahead on your project. Good luck.

 

[hilda]

I don't think supporting the back of the engine is an issue. Just exercise caution, no speed bumps. While we have not had to roll one out during R&R, I don't see the need. The engine doesn't hardly move after taking out the trans. It's not like a front wheel drive car.



But I commend you for thinking ahead on your project. Good luck.

It will be pulled to a dirt lot with a few bumps, I'll rig up something just to be safe. Now that I know I don't need it braced I'm not as concerned, but better safe than sorry.



Thanks



Jim

 

[hsmith]

Loosen the fan shroud so the fan does not get into it. Everything else will ride along.

 

[hilda]

Good News

The owner of the dealership was there yesterday (has not been in town for 6 months) and told me to just leave the truck in the bay until I was done (we have 4 bays) but also told me to get it done that I have 10 trailers to deliver at the end of the month.



Talk about making the job a lot easier and faster:-laf



Jim

 

[RShipp]

It would have been fine anyway. The engine doesn't move after you take the transmission off. If it does move around significantly, you need to take a hard look at the engine mounts.

 

[hilda]

Southbend, honesty goes along way !!!

Called Southbend, after a lengthy conversation they don't believe it's the clutch, it's the (hyd) hydraulics. My pedal has always been on the floor and the truck has never shifted easy. They (Southbend) asked is it slipping, any noises, nope. It will disengage while running (wants to roll a little) but not enough to shift. It's a whole lot easier to replace the hyd than the clutch Even if it turns out to be the clutch at least I will have the upgraded hyd



I should have the new adjustable hydraulics assembly installed by the weekend



BTW you have to admire a company that could have easily sold me a lot more product than I needed, just to make a buck.



Thanks Southbend



Jim

 

[hilda]

Replaced hyd.

Install the new SBC hyd upgrade this am. I love it. The pedal is a lot higher and depresses easier, but did not fix the problem. Also found that I had wear in the pedal shaft which was causing about 2" of play in the pedal.



Before the upgrade I had to push the pedal all the way to the floor, I could not drive the truck with boots on. Now the clutch pedal is highter than the brake pedal.



Truck still won't shift when idling but I know what it's not:-laf Time for a clutch



Jim

 

[Huff N Puff]

I agree with GCroyle

I don't think supporting the back of the engine is an issue. Just exercise caution, no speed bumps. While we have not had to roll one out during R&R, I don't see the need. The engine doesn't hardly move after taking out the trans. It's not like a front wheel drive car.



But I commend you for thinking ahead on your project. Good luck.

The engine mounts are strong enough to support the engine on its own.