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weazlestew
10-04-09, 03:38 PM
Hi, I have a '93 Ford F350 7.3 liter DSL. Right now the clutch isn't working, it doesn't engage at all until it's all the way down, and even then you can't shift into gear. I talked to a friend's dad who's a mechanic and he said that it sounded like I needed to bleed the clutch. I've been trying to do that, but I can't get the bleeder valve open, and I suspect that the bleeder I'm trying to use is actually the break bleeder. How do I find the bleeder valve/does anyone know where it is on a 93 f350? Also, anyone have any suggestions on how to bleed a clutch? I have looked at a lot of on-line sources so i have an idea of what I'm trying to do, but I'm looking for someone with experience working on a similar vehicle.
Thanks for any help or advice.
Thanks for any help or advice.
aandpdan
10-04-09, 03:59 PM
How does the clutch pedal feel? Is it spongy? It is possible for the master or slave cylinder to fail.
You normally do not have to bleed a clutch, or a brake system, unless it has been opened. How's the fluid level. It should have it's own reservoir under the hood.
To bleed it, on the bell housing you should see the actuator. You'll find a bleeder screw, it looks pretty much like the one on the brakes. Loosen it so that you can open/close it easily.
Put a small hose onto it and place the other end into a clear container (so you can see air) with some brake fluid in it. Have a helper push on the clutch slowly as you open the bleeder. Just before they get to the bottom have them tell you so you can close the bleeder. Repeat until the pedal firms up. DO NOT let the clutch reservoir run dry.
Hope that helps.
You normally do not have to bleed a clutch, or a brake system, unless it has been opened. How's the fluid level. It should have it's own reservoir under the hood.
To bleed it, on the bell housing you should see the actuator. You'll find a bleeder screw, it looks pretty much like the one on the brakes. Loosen it so that you can open/close it easily.
Put a small hose onto it and place the other end into a clear container (so you can see air) with some brake fluid in it. Have a helper push on the clutch slowly as you open the bleeder. Just before they get to the bottom have them tell you so you can close the bleeder. Repeat until the pedal firms up. DO NOT let the clutch reservoir run dry.
Hope that helps.