Clutch ???

rodneykolk · 11-19-2009, 05:41 PM

Pretty sure my clutch took a crap today. actually a few days ago, but it acted up again today. drove to school this morning, ran fine. after school, and i pushed the clutch in to start the truck up. i knew something was up because it didn't roll forward at all, and i was parked on a pretty good hill. well anyways, got goin, and the clutch will release, but its super hard to get into gear. if i shift with the clutch it pretty much just grinds. in neutral, somethings grinding or rattling like crazy. and when i let go of the clutch from a stand still, the truck bucks and shakes and it feels as if it doesn't know if it wants to go forwards or backwards. anyways, has anyone had this? is it the clutch or my tranny? i putting out around 350 hp on a stock clutch, so i'm hoping that it is the clutch. Time to upgrade anyways. but it seems that once i'm in gear and rolling, everything is ok? any ideas?

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1991 UGLY flatdeck. 5 " stack. pump turned up, 5 speed. POS

but its great!

cumminssmokeman · 11-19-2009, 06:02 PM

could be the hydraulics i would start there s i have had this kinda happen to me!! next step would be pulling the trans and checking throw out bearing and arm!! sounds like one of the two to me?? let us know?!

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jpringle3@hotmail.com · 11-19-2009, 06:29 PM

Sounds like you have an organic clutch and it is coming apart and pieces are jamming up causing the drag. It will definitely not get any better, or go away without parts and labour.

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jpringle3@hotmail.com · 11-19-2009, 06:30 PM

If you have a ceramic clutch then you have broken spring pieces, jamming it up.

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rodneykolk · 11-19-2009, 07:13 PM

Pretty sure its a stock clutch. i'm not thinking its the hydralics because when i hold the pedal down, it doesn't seem to engage any more then what it already is. somethings wrong and i need to pull the trans, first i need to find a new clutch. any suggestions of what is the best bang for the buck???? need prolly a 350 to 400 hp clutch?

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2001 Dodge 3500. Black sport fully loaded. 6 speed manual. 4X4. 40 hp ebay sticks!!

1991 UGLY flatdeck. 5 " stack. pump turned up, 5 speed. POS

but its great!

drewskie211 · 11-19-2009, 11:08 PM

Go with valair...
NMU70279-01 - Organic Facing with HD Spring Hub
Dodge Cummins 6 Speed Performance Clutches
Comes with new pilot bearing, throwout bearing, alignment tool, clutch disc, and pressure plate.

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2002 2500-56 Block-5 Speed-80K miles-Raptor 150-Valair hd organic- New VP @ 77K- Edge EZ

mjd91 · 11-19-2009, 11:17 PM

Go with something that will hold more than what your planning on.

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rodneykolk · 11-20-2009, 12:38 AM

I was thinking of the valair with the ceramic/kevlar linings? is that a good clutch? i want something that will hold well, yet can still be used to tow. that and i want to be able to hold more power then what i'm putting out now.

__________________
2001 Dodge 3500. Black sport fully loaded. 6 speed manual. 4X4. 40 hp ebay sticks!!

1991 UGLY flatdeck. 5 " stack. pump turned up, 5 speed. POS

but its great!

11-19-2009, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
rodneykolk Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delta BC canada Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts rodneykolk's Truck Pics	Clutch ??? Pretty sure my clutch took a crap today. actually a few days ago, but it acted up again today. drove to school this morning, ran fine. after school, and i pushed the clutch in to start the truck up. i knew something was up because it didn't roll forward at all, and i was parked on a pretty good hill. well anyways, got goin, and the clutch will release, but its super hard to get into gear. if i shift with the clutch it pretty much just grinds. in neutral, somethings grinding or rattling like crazy. and when i let go of the clutch from a stand still, the truck bucks and shakes and it feels as if it doesn't know if it wants to go forwards or backwards. anyways, has anyone had this? is it the clutch or my tranny? i putting out around 350 hp on a stock clutch, so i'm hoping that it is the clutch. Time to upgrade anyways. but it seems that once i'm in gear and rolling, everything is ok? any ideas? __________________ 2001 Dodge 3500. Black sport fully loaded. 6 speed manual. 4X4. 40 hp ebay sticks!! 1991 UGLY flatdeck. 5 " stack. pump turned up, 5 speed. POS but its great!

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11-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
cumminssmokeman Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 281 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts cumminssmokeman's Truck Pics	could be the hydraulics i would start there s i have had this kinda happen to me!! next step would be pulling the trans and checking throw out bearing and arm!! sounds like one of the two to me?? let us know?! __________________ 01 dodge 2500 4x4, raptor 150, comp, fbd 150s, nv5600 with valair ceramic, scheid lightning turbo, fusion bumper, 6in aussie!! IN NEED OF MORE POWER!!!

11-19-2009, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpringle3@hotmail.com Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 865 Thanks: 4 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts jpringle3@hotmail.com's Truck Pics	Sounds like you have an organic clutch and it is coming apart and pieces are jamming up causing the drag. It will definitely not get any better, or go away without parts and labour. __________________ JP 3 :Licenced HD mechanic for 35 years. RETIRED! worked on engines all my life. Spent last 19 HAPPY years at Freightliner:

11-19-2009, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
jpringle3@hotmail.com Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 865 Thanks: 4 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts jpringle3@hotmail.com's Truck Pics	If you have a ceramic clutch then you have broken spring pieces, jamming it up. __________________ JP 3 :Licenced HD mechanic for 35 years. RETIRED! worked on engines all my life. Spent last 19 HAPPY years at Freightliner:

11-19-2009, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
rodneykolk Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delta BC canada Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts rodneykolk's Truck Pics	Pretty sure its a stock clutch. i'm not thinking its the hydralics because when i hold the pedal down, it doesn't seem to engage any more then what it already is. somethings wrong and i need to pull the trans, first i need to find a new clutch. any suggestions of what is the best bang for the buck???? need prolly a 350 to 400 hp clutch? __________________ 2001 Dodge 3500. Black sport fully loaded. 6 speed manual. 4X4. 40 hp ebay sticks!! 1991 UGLY flatdeck. 5 " stack. pump turned up, 5 speed. POS but its great!

11-19-2009, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
drewskie211 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stephenville, TX Posts: 28 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts drewskie211's Truck Pics	Go with valair... NMU70279-01 - Organic Facing with HD Spring Hub Dodge Cummins 6 Speed Performance Clutches Comes with new pilot bearing, throwout bearing, alignment tool, clutch disc, and pressure plate. __________________ 2002 2500-56 Block-5 Speed-80K miles-Raptor 150-Valair hd organic- New VP @ 77K- Edge EZ

11-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
mjd91 Diesel Head Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copperas cove, Texas Posts: 5,539 Thanks: 33 Thanked 246 Times in 168 Posts mjd91's Truck Pics	Go with something that will hold more than what your planning on. __________________ Mitch 2000 short, 4x4, 6 speed, 12.25" DD Valair, S.O.VP44, AEM Brute Force HD, FBD 5" with 6" tip, Quad Adrenaline, AirDog II 165, AutoMeter Cobalts, Peak intercooler boots

11-20-2009, 12:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
rodneykolk Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delta BC canada Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts rodneykolk's Truck Pics	I was thinking of the valair with the ceramic/kevlar linings? is that a good clutch? i want something that will hold well, yet can still be used to tow. that and i want to be able to hold more power then what i'm putting out now. __________________ 2001 Dodge 3500. Black sport fully loaded. 6 speed manual. 4X4. 40 hp ebay sticks!! 1991 UGLY flatdeck. 5 " stack. pump turned up, 5 speed. POS but its great!