03 six speed sometimes hard to get into gear.

[K5IP]

I'd go along with Gary and the rusty spline situation. One way to test it to see it it releases better when the truck is facing up hill. The up hill attitude helps the disc slide back and release. In my truck, It was impossible to get it into gear (unless you stopped the engine) when it was facing down hill.

Removing the transmission and cleaning up the splines, they were quite rusty, fixed the problem.

Rog

 

[Blakers]

The clutch seems fine now. I wonder if there could have been a bubble or something in the master/slave cylinders or line? Maybe it worked its way out?

I'm looking at the new adjustable master/slave assembly at Dodge Cummins 6 Speed Performance Clutches

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Has anyone dealt with Valair for clutches? They seem to have pretty good prices.

I kinda doubt I have rusty splines. This truck is used constantly and it's stop and go all day long, so I don't think rust would build up or remain on the splines for long.

Blake

 

[Prairie Dog]

That kit is a better price than the SBC that goes for $315 and isn't adjustable.
If everything is right, does it need to be adjusted?

 

[Blakers]

I think it's always nice to be able to adjust a clutch for personal preference, if for no other reason.

If everything is right, does it need to be adjusted?

 

[Prairie Dog]

I think it's always nice to be able to adjust a clutch for personal preference, if for no other reason.

In my case things like that just help me to screw something up LOL :-laf

 

[Blakers]

I grew up with old tractors and trucks with manual clutch linkages that HAD to be adjusted at times.

In my case things like that just help me to screw something up LOL :-laf

 

[GCroyle]

I grew up with old tractors and trucks with manual clutch linkages that HAD to be adjusted at times.

So far I've had 5 vehicles that had manual adjustment release systems, and they all also had points condensors and carburetors. each has its strong point and weak point. The big thing is don't go trying to set the dwell or the mixture screws when the thing you're working on doesn't have one.



And those tractors and trucks were built with different systems for a different purpose and had different service requirements.



We have hydraulicly actuated - constant release bearing turning - no freeplay - non adjustable, darn good long lasting systems. And we as owners and drivers all we have to do is respect them a bit, use them correctly and keep your foot off of the pedal when you're not clutching and we get mostly trouble free service.



When the G56 hit the road, they threw eveything but one common clutch feature at it, and I bet we don't miss it. We call them Concentric Slave Cylinders, CSC's these are used in the famous Ford Ranger and Chevy P/U '96 and up and a host of others even the D-Max got 'em. They mount on the front of the trans, slave cylinder and release bearing as ONE PIECE! The most confused piece of clutch equipment possibly ever devised for most DIY'ers and pro's to work on. But they eliminate all of the mechanical functions in the trans housing to release a clutch and replace it with a straight push on the bearing. Actually works well, but servicing... ... ... ... aaarrrggghhhhhhhh! And a lot of the unique CSC applications do not have bleed screw at all.

 

[rbattelle]

We call them Concentric Slave Cylinders, CSC's these are used in the famous Ford Ranger

I had a Ranger with a CSC. What a nightmare. It had issues and I had to bleed the clutch system about every 3 months. Never did take the time to fix it right.



The CSC is a great idea on paper, but what a pain to service.



-Ryan

 

[GCroyle]

Ryan,



The Ranger CSC played a supporting role in the difficutly factor, but the star of the show is the angle of the master cylinder and the air trap in the line. We are suggesting following this procedure for the Reluctant Shiftless Ranger.



Ford Ranger & Mazda B-Series Pickup Clutch Hydraulic Release System Bleeding Procedure Part 2 - YouTube