Clutch

Itkix · February 12th, 2009, 08:54 PM

I have a heavy duty Ford Racing Clutch, and its supposely new, it seems to be slipping a little mostly in 3rd thru 5th gear, just when I first hit the gear, are the clutches hydrolic if so it may need blead. Any suggestions. Or there any adjustments I can make.

WildWill · February 12th, 2009, 09:46 PM

no they aren't hydraulic clutches in these cars... check that your cable is not adjusted too tight. It may be possible that the cable is pulled too tight and is not allowing your clutch to engage fully. def get that checked out soon before you ruin that clutch!

Itkix · February 12th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Ok thanks Ill try that. And I want to change my tranny fluid what type does it take, I've read it takes Auto Tranny fluid. Id like to use some type of synthetic.

95BlackStang · February 12th, 2009, 10:45 PM

royal purple sounds good, or that synchromesh stuff

Itkix · February 13th, 2009, 04:26 PM

I got under the car and seems I could just slip the cable right off thats telling me the cable isn't to tight. Had slack in it.

WildWill · February 13th, 2009, 09:23 PM

hmmm... new diagnosis anybody??? i don't know a damn thing about clutches, so i'm sorry i cant help you out man.

flamedstang95 · February 14th, 2009, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Itkix

I got under the car and seems I could just slip the cable right off thats telling me the cable isn't to tight. Had slack in it.

Have you adjusted the clutch by pushing the clutch pedal in and out? Alot of times after a new clutch is put in it eventually will stretch the stock cable. My suggestion would be to get yourself a steeda double hook quadrant, and firewall adjuster. If you need a new cable don't go to Ford and spend 100+ bucks. You can order a clutch fork kit from summit and it comes with a genuine ford cable...all for around 50-60 bucks.

Itkix · February 14th, 2009, 11:46 AM

I got under the dash (which will break your neck) and tried to do that adjustment where you pull the clutch back for normal use and then you click it up another notch but I couldnt get it to stay if I was doing it right.

Itkix · February 14th, 2009, 02:23 PM

The guy might have lied to me about it being a new clutch, it seems in 2nd -5th when you change gears and get on it a little it takes a couple of secounds for it to pick up, or is this a tranny problem. I just changed tranny fluid looked good. How do you know when your clutch is going bad I've never owned a car long enought to experience that. Kinda fells like if you hit the 3rd gear and punched the gas you were spinnig tires but its not.

flamedstang95 · February 14th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Itkix

The guy might have lied to me about it being a new clutch, it seems in 2nd -5th when you change gears and get on it a little it takes a couple of secounds for it to pick up, or is this a tranny problem. I just changed tranny fluid looked good. How do you know when your clutch is going bad I've never owned a car long enought to experience that. Kinda fells like if you hit the 3rd gear and punched the gas you were spinnig tires but its not.

If you are experiencing this than it's slipping and your clutch is probably shot. It's so hard to gauge how much life is actually left on a clutch. The guy probably lied to you to put your mind at ease about having to change it. It's really not to bad though, especially easy if you have a lift. When you do decide to swap it out be sure to have the flywheel re-surfaced or buy a new one, and replace the rear main seal. You'll have the driveshaft out too so you may as well have the U-joints replaced too. Take care of it all in one shot. If you don't have the money for a King cobra or Spec 1, etc. the stock replacements at Napa are just fine too. I ran one in my car for about a year and when I changed motor's and the clutch she still had alot of life left on it.

White Thunder · February 14th, 2009, 04:31 PM

Yeahs that sounds like a slipping clutch to me. Do like they said and fix what you can the more the better. What mods are you thinking about doing?

Itkix · February 14th, 2009, 04:35 PM

I dont have a lift just some jack stands I'd like to do it myself because I like to do all my mods. myself. Guess 1st step to get tranny. out.

onequicktang · February 14th, 2009, 06:18 PM

tranny is easy to get out once the exhaust is out of the way. Did you machine the flywheel when you installed the clutch? Put a center force dual friction in it. That clutch has 85% more clamping force than stock and has less pedal effort than stock. I have one in my 650rwhp turbo stang.

Itkix · February 14th, 2009, 06:45 PM

I didnt put the clutch in but I will get it resurfaced when I put the clutch in, I cant figure out what clutch to get spec, King cobra, ram, centerforce?? I dont want a clutch that makes my leg tired.

HMUSN · February 14th, 2009, 06:47 PM

I believe the King Cobra is the closest to OE feel. I had one in one of my GT's and it wasn't too heavy. You should look into a lighter flywheel while your in there anyway.

Itkix · February 14th, 2009, 06:56 PM

I dont know about having a aluminum flywheel are they strong.

HMUSN · February 14th, 2009, 07:00 PM

strong enough for a geared, tuned, suspensioned, and fully bolted on GT

Itkix · February 14th, 2009, 07:20 PM

Seems like most people dont like the king cobra, Ive been reading threads.

95BlackStang · February 14th, 2009, 07:38 PM

it all depends on your driving habbits, are you an experienced driver? i read that ppl like to mix and mach diff parts to best suit their needs, but i think that cost more.

WildWill · February 14th, 2009, 08:12 PM

i've got a king cobra clutch (well, to the best of my knowledge that's what it is) and I can't stand it. it's really heavy and really doesn't grab all that great. but maybe it's still the stocker in there and its slipping and my cable is just rubbing somewhere and thats why its stiff. i'm not 100% sure...

February 12th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#1
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Clutch I have a heavy duty Ford Racing Clutch, and its supposely new, it seems to be slipping a little mostly in 3rd thru 5th gear, just when I first hit the gear, are the clutches hydrolic if so it may need blead. Any suggestions. Or there any adjustments I can make.

February 12th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#2
WildWill Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Solomons, MD Posts: 1,112 iTrader: 0 reviews	no they aren't hydraulic clutches in these cars... check that your cable is not adjusted too tight. It may be possible that the cable is pulled too tight and is not allowing your clutch to engage fully. def get that checked out soon before you ruin that clutch! __________________ GT40p heads, 1.7 crane RR's, GT40 u/l, MAC LTs, MAC o/r h-pipe, Flowmaster 40s, 65mm t/b, '03 Cobra Bilstein Struts, Tokico Bullitt Shocks, MM c/c plates, Eibach Sportlines, B&M shifter, 255lph f/p, RAM p/g clutch, Fidanza alum fly, rebuilt t-5

February 13th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#6
WildWill Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Solomons, MD Posts: 1,112 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm... new diagnosis anybody??? i don't know a damn thing about clutches, so i'm sorry i cant help you out man. __________________ GT40p heads, 1.7 crane RR's, GT40 u/l, MAC LTs, MAC o/r h-pipe, Flowmaster 40s, 65mm t/b, '03 Cobra Bilstein Struts, Tokico Bullitt Shocks, MM c/c plates, Eibach Sportlines, B&M shifter, 255lph f/p, RAM p/g clutch, Fidanza alum fly, rebuilt t-5

February 14th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I believe the King Cobra is the closest to OE feel. I had one in one of my GT's and it wasn't too heavy. You should look into a lighter flywheel while your in there anyway. __________________

February 14th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#17
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	strong enough for a geared, tuned, suspensioned, and fully bolted on GT __________________

February 12th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#3
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok thanks Ill try that. And I want to change my tranny fluid what type does it take, I've read it takes Auto Tranny fluid. Id like to use some type of synthetic.

February 13th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#5
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got under the car and seems I could just slip the cable right off thats telling me the cable isn't to tight. Had slack in it.

February 14th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#8
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got under the dash (which will break your neck) and tried to do that adjustment where you pull the clutch back for normal use and then you click it up another notch but I couldnt get it to stay if I was doing it right.

February 14th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#9
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	The guy might have lied to me about it being a new clutch, it seems in 2nd -5th when you change gears and get on it a little it takes a couple of secounds for it to pick up, or is this a tranny problem. I just changed tranny fluid looked good. How do you know when your clutch is going bad I've never owned a car long enought to experience that. Kinda fells like if you hit the 3rd gear and punched the gas you were spinnig tires but its not.

February 14th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#12
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont have a lift just some jack stands I'd like to do it myself because I like to do all my mods. myself. Guess 1st step to get tranny. out.

February 14th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#13
onequicktang Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	tranny is easy to get out once the exhaust is out of the way. Did you machine the flywheel when you installed the clutch? Put a center force dual friction in it. That clutch has 85% more clamping force than stock and has less pedal effort than stock. I have one in my 650rwhp turbo stang.

February 14th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#14
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	I didnt put the clutch in but I will get it resurfaced when I put the clutch in, I cant figure out what clutch to get spec, King cobra, ram, centerforce?? I dont want a clutch that makes my leg tired.

February 14th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#16
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont know about having a aluminum flywheel are they strong.

February 14th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#18
Itkix Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Seems like most people dont like the king cobra, Ive been reading threads.

February 14th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#20
WildWill Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Solomons, MD Posts: 1,112 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've got a king cobra clutch (well, to the best of my knowledge that's what it is) and I can't stand it. it's really heavy and really doesn't grab all that great. but maybe it's still the stocker in there and its slipping and my cable is just rubbing somewhere and thats why its stiff. i'm not 100% sure... __________________ GT40p heads, 1.7 crane RR's, GT40 u/l, MAC LTs, MAC o/r h-pipe, Flowmaster 40s, 65mm t/b, '03 Cobra Bilstein Struts, Tokico Bullitt Shocks, MM c/c plates, Eibach Sportlines, B&M shifter, 255lph f/p, RAM p/g clutch, Fidanza alum fly, rebuilt t-5

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