Clutch let out (friction?) point...

[pgellerstedt]

Hi,

i have a couple more questions about the 91 W250 that I am considering purchasing(5spd, 136K,4x4).

1. ) How 'high' should the let out point of the clutch be? It seemed fairly high on this truck at least compared to other manual vehicles that I have driven. I would say around 3/4 of the pedal travel out for the clutch to engage. Is this a sign of the clutch on the way out or is it just something that could be adjusted. The clutch did not slip at all (at least empty).

2. ) The steering seemed pretty good (not too loose) except for a slight knocking feeling that I could feel as I turned the wheel. Is this normal or a sign of bad things?

3. ) Does anyone know of a good source for OEM wheels for the first gen trucks. This truck has replacement aluminum wheels on it and I think I might want to return it to stock- just my preference.



Thanks again!!

Paul

 

[Old Smoky]

My clutch engages at about the same point. We have hydraulic clutch linkages, and therefore are not adjustable. As the clutch wears, the engagement point will slowly move more toward the "top" of the pedal travel.



I've got a complete set of OEM wheels with hubcaps and rings, all of which are in good condition. I thought of putting winter tires on them, but I don’t think I ever will.



Mike

 

[Philip]

Item #2



The knocking feeling could be a set of king pins with some slop in them. Have someone turn the wheel while you watch and see if the king pins are sloppy.



Also check the bolts on the adapter the steering box is bolted to. See if the adapter is cracked. Also see if the frame is cracked in this area.



Check the joint just above the steering box on the steering shaft. It is very bad for wearing. This will cause play and clucking sounds also.

 

[JFitzgerald]

More on item #2: the first thing that came to my mind is to check the u-joints in the front axle. Hard to know exactly what kind of sound you're hearing, but just a thought. If the u-joints are binding, they will interfere with steering.

 

[skobylenski]

I'd have to agree with Smoky on the Clutch. I've done a little research, and he's right.

As for the stock OEM rims - Think about this - I literally ripped thru a set of regular Cooper LT tires in about 20,000 mi. , so the heavier rating seems like a good idea to me. I also like the bigger size rims I'm looking at getting a set of Rickson's Oo.