Deuce Trans/Clutch trouble

[rsites]

Lost all my drive gears, including reverse yesterday coming back from a Christmas Parade. Think it to be the clutch, but how can I make sure that's it and not the Transmission? Haven't been able to check the Clutch linkage yet, as it's in the 20's and blowing snow today. Seen some posts that ODIRON.COM was a good place to get clutch parts if needed? Out of commission in Va.

 

[clinto]

Meaning, when the shifter is in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and reverse you get nothing?

Assuming there aren't horrendous death noises coming from the trans, that is likely clutch (unless something like the input shaft snapped).

You can try adjusting the clutch (directions are in the TM and it's simple-there is also a blurb about proper adjustment in PS Magazine), first, but odds are the clutch is toast.

OD Iron does have the good clutches. There are different models out there (3 and 4 puck). There are some threads on the forum about clutches.

 

[old fender]

Good morning rsites
First time on , This is a fantactic site for info and the members are usually on top of their game . Hope this helps I had to replace my trans. and clutch within the first 200 miles of getting my first deuce. I used ODIRON.COM and got excellent service as to best price, I don't Know you have to know which clutch friction plate you have to order the correct one . I am sure you already know to replace pilot if you get this far into it . Good Luck

 

[FMJ]

No bad noises?, If not, and don't take this the wrong way, are you sure the transfer case is in high range? lever pulled all the way up? I've had a couple of trucks where the transfercase will come out of high range into neutral while driving. Something easy to check.

 

[Stretch44875]

I've bumped my truck out of gear at the transfer case before... Took me a little bit to figure out what happened. Other thing to check is driveshaft between the transmission and transfer case, they are known to lose bolts.

 

[rsites]

Trouble resolved

Thanks for all the posts guys, but I have officially awarded myself the DumbAss of the Week Award! With all the parade stuff I had on the seat I didn't notice the transfer case lever had been pushed down about 2 inches! That's all it was.

 

[waayfast]

Oh no! Had you pulled an ok trans and ok clutch just to find NOTHING wrong---now that would have qualified you fer the D.A. of the week Award! (I happen to be a pro at that sort of thing)

(I dunno what happened--It was working right up to when it quit!) Jim

 

[randyscycle]

Glad it all is OK! Did the same thing with mine when I first got it too. Took a bit to realize what had happened......

Do check those shaft bolts though as that was the first thing to cross my mind. I have retightened mine a number of times and the shaft was ready to fall out when I got the truck home.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I'd rather make a simple mistake and not have to drop a trans. Glad it was an easy fix!

 

[dburt]

Must be a simple case of just good clean living on your part rsites!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Hehe, guess I was right on that one. Remember, a worn transfer case will start pulling itself out of high range on deceleration or shifting.

 

[neilhendrix]

Glad that was all it was. I`ll bet you won`t let that happen again

 

[devilman96]

Man... that is SWEET!!! LMFAO!!!!

But yeah... putting the TC back into gear is sure easier than putting a clutch in!!

Thanks for all the posts guys, but I have officially awarded myself the DumbAss of the Week Award! With all the parade stuff I had on the seat I didn't notice the transfer case lever had been pushed down about 2 inches! That's all it was.