The Ford Barn

CatMan1 · 04-01-2022, 03:04 PM

Surely Henry didn't have Orange RTV Sealant and electrical tape? Is this a big worry? Is something leaking? Is it a major fix? LEAK01B.jpg LEAK02B.jpg

stevests · 04-01-2022, 05:34 PM

That's the clutch throw-out shaft - it's probably a bit worn and is just self-lubricating or was !

CatMan1 · 04-01-2022, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stevests

That's the clutch throw-out shaft - it's probably a bit worn and is just self-lubricating or was !

Is that a hard fix?

J Franklin · 04-01-2022, 08:02 PM

Open it up and see what is going on. If it has damage it wont be fun when you are out on a tour.

A bones · 04-02-2022, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CatMan1

Is that a hard fix?

According to my book "Tinkering Tips" it is not hard, it does take time. Requiring removal of the hogshead, then the shaft. He mentions obtaining new shafts ( pedal and clutch ) If the cover is worn then he would cut a groove in the opening to accept an O ring. Or using a lathe the pedal shafts can be cut to accept O rings. However due to the fact that the clutch shaft moves in and out he would take a small abrasive stone in a quarter inch drill, then grind a groove in the shaft hole to hold a neoprene O ring. Best Wishes

rickd · 04-02-2022, 07:00 PM

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Get all of that tape and stuff off that clutch shaft and see what you have. Share some pics. Could be an attempt to stop an oil leak or a quick fix on something else. The MTFCA transmission book is helpful as is the Ford Service manual.

04-01-2022, 05:34 PM	#2
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 530	Re: What's Happened Here.....? That's the clutch throw-out shaft - it's probably a bit worn and is just self-lubricating or was !

04-01-2022, 08:02 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,027	Re: What's Happened Here.....? Open it up and see what is going on. If it has damage it wont be fun when you are out on a tour.

04-02-2022, 07:00 PM	#6
rickd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 9	Re: What's Happened Here.....? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Get all of that tape and stuff off that clutch shaft and see what you have. Share some pics. Could be an attempt to stop an oil leak or a quick fix on something else. The MTFCA transmission book is helpful as is the Ford Service manual.