clutch problems after attempted tow in 5 ton wrecker

[drjconley]

I would appreciate any help with a possible diagnosis on my m62a2. I tried to help pull out a stuck 10 wheel dump truck today. I had to be towed away from the still stuck dump truck with a clutch that does not return to its prior position. The clutch pedal now sits one to two inches from the floor with little to no resistance. I hope it is something easy, but my quess is that I will be cracking open a tranny and replacing a piece of medal put in the tranny seventy years ago.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated,

Thank You,

Jim

 

[GHall]

Possibly the pressure plate or throw out bearing? Mechanical clutch or hydraulic? Depending on that, it could be the linkage or slave cylinder.

 

[doghead]

Did you use the declutch lever at the rear?

Were you winching?

 

[drjconley]

Yes, I did use the declutch lever. If that is it I will feel like I won the lottery. I will post tomorrow what I found. Once, again thank you for your time and help.

Jim

 

[nk14zp]

My bet is you forgot the rear clutch handle.

 

[drjconley]

Thanks for the help. Yes, I forgot the rear clutch handle. I would like to claim rookie mistake, but I have had that truck for 6 years.

Thank You,

Jim

 

[73m819]

Thanks for the help. Yes, I forgot the rear clutch handle. I would like to claim rookie mistake, but I have had that truck for 6 years.

Thank You,
Jim

I do not believe that there is WRECKER owner that has NOT done the same thing, only after a bit of PANIC and a LOT inappropriate words do they REALIZE the problum

 

[DUG]

Is there a checklist that should be used?

 

[charlietango]

go Doghead!

that is awesome! congrats on the lottery win lol