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02-21-2018, 03:31 AM | #1 |
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Hesitation in 3rd gear
My 1932 Ford v8 roadster is running the stock transmission.
Occasionally when shifting from 2nd to 3rd once in 3rd under heavy pedal the car hesitates and almost revs up like it’s in neutral for maybe a second then goes back to normal. Doesn’t do this in any gear but 3rd . Outside of that the motor /trans seem to work really well. I am gonna check trans fluid tomorrow, if not that maybe the trans has issues? |
02-21-2018, 03:41 AM | #2 |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
Slipping clutch
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02-21-2018, 04:08 AM | #3 |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
My vote also for slipping clutch. Have had similar and finally ended up doing the clutch.
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02-21-2018, 05:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
Agree , clutch wear or oil on clutch
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02-21-2018, 08:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
Clutch or pressure plate issue of some type. There is more load on it in 3rd gear.
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02-21-2018, 01:43 PM | #6 |
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02-21-2018, 09:31 PM | #7 |
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02-21-2018, 09:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
It's the measurement from the clutch pedal being in the full up position (where it should be just setting there) to when you first start to feel resistance as you start to press down on it.
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02-22-2018, 06:17 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
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That inch to an inch and a half is what we call free play. If you have no free play at all, the clutch is either out of adjustment or very worn out. The adjustment is made under the car at the clutch adjustment linkage.....usually a threaded rod with a clevis. On some cars the rod just has a couple hex nuts to make the adjustment. Try your adjustment first. If you’ve got the normal free play measurement, chances are the clutch disc is worn out or oil soaked. In either case you will have to replace it.
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02-22-2018, 03:50 PM | #10 |
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Re: Hesitation in 3rd gear
If by chance you are not using your clutch pedal for a foot rest? Also I would think if you had oil or grease on the clutch you would have a clutch chatter.
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