clutch problem

greenexpolorer · 04-30-2011, 08:34 AM

1994 ford explorer sport 4x4 5 speed 4.0 v6 miles: 233,000

The guy i bought the truck from said he put a new clutch, slave cylinder and had fly wheel cut.
the clutch pedal in my truck is 3/4 up from the floor before the clutch engages and and has been that way since i bought it. Now i feel like it is slipping cause every time i hammer the throttle the RPM gauge goes up to a like 2300 RPM i only made it to 20 mph in 1st gear and up to 35 mph in 2nd gear at same RPM. Now 3rd, 4th, 5th all feel fine even with 3rd grinding and ONLY 3rd, all other gears are fine! When you drive it for a half hour or more and get a small burning smell like you left the E brake on while driving BUT it's not on! Clutch fluid is fine clear and full do NOT have have a problem disengaging clutch and the motor still has balls lift in its life. PLEASE HELP

*arco777* · 04-30-2011, 12:26 PM

Well the burning smell is likely your clutch and is caused by it slipping.

However, this could be caused by a worn clutch or the driver letting it slip too much all the time.

*Roadrunner777* · 04-30-2011, 01:01 PM

You didn't say whether or not they replaced the pressure plate. If not, then there isn't enough squeeze on the clutch plate, and therefore, slippage.

I hope I'm wrong, not replacing a pressure plate is a rookie mistake (I did it once myself, 30 years ago).

04-30-2011, 08:34 AM	#1
greenexpolorer Wannabe Elite Explorer pinckney, MI 94 ford explorer sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	clutch problem 1994 ford explorer sport 4x4 5 speed 4.0 v6 miles: 233,000 The guy i bought the truck from said he put a new clutch, slave cylinder and had fly wheel cut. the clutch pedal in my truck is 3/4 up from the floor before the clutch engages and and has been that way since i bought it. Now i feel like it is slipping cause every time i hammer the throttle the RPM gauge goes up to a like 2300 RPM i only made it to 20 mph in 1st gear and up to 35 mph in 2nd gear at same RPM. Now 3rd, 4th, 5th all feel fine even with 3rd grinding and ONLY 3rd, all other gears are fine! When you drive it for a half hour or more and get a small burning smell like you left the E brake on while driving BUT it's not on! Clutch fluid is fine clear and full do NOT have have a problem disengaging clutch and the motor still has balls lift in its life. PLEASE HELP

04-30-2011, 01:01 PM	#3
Roadrunner777 Bemidji, MN 94 4x4 Sport 88k Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,261 Vehicle Specs	You didn't say whether or not they replaced the pressure plate. If not, then there isn't enough squeeze on the clutch plate, and therefore, slippage. I hope I'm wrong, not replacing a pressure plate is a rookie mistake (I did it once myself, 30 years ago). __________________ 1st Gen Fuel Pressure Not ready for prime time link list KD0SCJ

04-30-2011, 12:26 PM	#2
arco777 Elite Explorer Anchorage, AK / Little Rock AFB, Arkansas 2x 1994 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,137 Vehicle Specs	Well the burning smell is likely your clutch and is caused by it slipping. However, this could be caused by a worn clutch or the driver letting it slip too much all the time.