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Old 07-13-2010, 09:56 AM
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Well, I installed my new clutch package, and now I can shift into gear once, but after that I can't engage any other gear, ( for example, I can shift into first, but if I put the clutch in and shift into neutral, I can't shift back into 1st, or any other gear). We tried bleeding the system, but I think the person manning the clutch side was sloppy about it. Here's what I've got for hardware:

Monster Stage 3 Clutch kit (w/ 18lb Flywheel and new slave)
5k mile old Master cylinder with drill mod
143k old T-56 with fresh Dex III

Any ideas? I can answer any other questions if it will help.

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Originally Posted by Chronicle
Well, I installed my new clutch package, and now I can shift into gear once, but after that I can't engage any other gear, ( for example, I can shift into first, but if I put the clutch in and shift into neutral, I can't shift back into 1st, or any other gear). We tried bleeding the system, but I think the person manning the clutch side was sloppy about it. Here's what I've got for hardware:

Monster Stage 3 Clutch kit (w/ 18lb Flywheel and new slave)
5k mile old Master cylinder with drill mod
143k old T-56 with fresh Dex III

Any ideas? I can answer any other questions if it will help.
Sounds like you've got some air in the system... give us a call at the shop and we'll walk you through some things to get it diagnosed properly.
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Sounds like you've got some air in the system... give us a call at the shop and we'll walk you through some things to get it diagnosed properly.
Well, when I say the guy on the clutch was sloppy with the bleeding, basically he just jammed his foot on the pedal about 15 or so times, didn't take any time with it at all and definitely didn't let the clutch come back up all the way with each pump. I'm going to do it myself this time, and if we're still having issues I'll definitely call.
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Is the pedal firm or soft?
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Originally Posted by Chronicle
Well, when I say the guy on the clutch was sloppy with the bleeding, basically he just jammed his foot on the pedal about 15 or so times, didn't take any time with it at all and definitely didn't let the clutch come back up all the way with each pump. I'm going to do it myself this time, and if we're still having issues I'll definitely call.
Yeah... that thing needs to be pressure bled and you'll more than likely not have anymore issues. This is a common issue when the clutch isn't bled properly which sounds like the case with your setup for sure.

Give us a call anyway and we'll go over any questions you may have.
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If none of this works, you should take it back to factory.
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If none of this works, you should take it back to factory.
LOL, great first post.
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Well, I've got everything in now, the clutch works, but it's almost impossible to shift into reverse. Will that be relieved by the break-in miles or is something wrong with when I put everything together?
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Originally Posted by ClutchExpert33
If none of this works, you should take it back to factory.
hahaha +1
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Originally Posted by Chronicle
Well, I've got everything in now, the clutch works, but it's almost impossible to shift into reverse. Will that be relieved by the break-in miles or is something wrong with when I put everything together?
Have you called us yet to go over diagnosing this with you? We manufactured the unit, nobody is going to know the setup better than us.
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Have you called us yet to go over diagnosing this with you? We manufactured the unit, nobody is going to know the setup better than us.
No I haven't, since the only time I get to work on it is usually between the times 8 and 11 PM =[
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Originally Posted by Chronicle
No I haven't, since the only time I get to work on it is usually between the times 8 and 11 PM =[
I just shot you a pm with my cell number, call me when you get off work and we'll get you taken care of.



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