New member from Wales UK , Clutch slipping

[mark m35a2]

Hi All , thanks for letting me in , just purchased a M35A2 , in 5th overdrive on full throttle the clutch slips slightly, it will probably last years if I'm careful but just wondering if I remove the propshaft to the transfer box off will the gearbox slide back enough to change the clutch ? thanks in advance Mark

 

[gringeltaube]

but just wondering if I remove the propshaft to the transfer box off will the gearbox slide back enough to change the clutch ?

Yes. The entire gearbox (with clutch bell housing attached) comes out after just unbolting the jackshaft from the transmission output flange.
Of course, if you remove that shaft entirely it will be even easier.

 

[NDT]

Maybe the trans oil is overfulll, make sure it is one knockle below the fill hole. Drain if necessary and clean oil from the clutch using brake cleaner.

 

[mark m35a2]

Thanks guys for the help , at least I know now its not a massive job if needed ... ill check oil level also thanks .. is a Knockle about an inch ? lol

 

[HDN]

Thanks guys for the help , at least I know now its not a massive job if needed ... ill check oil level also thanks .. is a Knockle about an inch ? lol

Funny you ask since I actually measured the first knuckle on my index finger to check differential oil level recently At least on my hand it's about an inch.

Welcome to the deuce club

 

[mark m35a2]

Funny you ask since I actually measured the first knuckle on my index finger to check differential oil level recently At least on my hand it's about an inch.

Welcome to the deuce club

Thanks for the welcome, fuel gauge always reading full now fixed thanks to the club, low air buzzer now fixed thanks to the club and great advice on clutch !

 

[patracy]

Is the fording plug installed? I had a truck once that had it installed and the oil build up from the rear main seal wiped out the clutch like that.