'57 F-100 with 303 5.0 Liter

[mike42]

Is it possible for the clutch throw out bearing to go bad and squeek like hell ?

Thx....Mike

[scicala]

Yes, especially if the noise changes a little when pushing the clutch pedal in and out.
To me, that would indicate a throw out bearing problem.


Sal

[40cpe]

I have always been told that the bearing shouldn't ride against the pressure plate fingers when not depressed. If it has the proper clearance, it shouldn't squeal with the clutch pedal up even if it is bad. If it DOESN'T have the proper clearance and is riding the pressure plate fingers all the time, it could cause the noise if bad. If it is riding the fingers all the time, it is probably why it is squealing.

[Herman Munster]

I've always had some amount of noise on everything that had a clutch but never had one squeal. Some had more other's had less.

[darrell]

ive had the bearing seize solid.

[mike42]

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Thx Guys....

Is there a way to adjust it ?

Mike

[Ole Don]

If it makes noticeable noise, it is too late for an adjustment. Plan on a time to replace it. I have found on some swaps, the linkage isn't perfect. See if you can get at the bottom of the clutch area, adjust it to .030 to .060 clearance while the clutch pedal is held down. Then see how the free play feels and that is the new adjustment place.

[bobss396]

The brand new Zoom TO bearing in my car was noisy the first time I had the car up over 55. It quieted down soon after. But they should be quiet, maybe a whir when the clutch pedal is down.

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by mike42

Thx Guys....
Is there a way to adjust it ?
Mike

The answer should be yes, it depends on the pedal to clutch hardware in the truck.
If it's all mechanical there's usually a threaded rod in the linkage with an adjustment nut.
If it's hydraulic, I've not looked at one.

[mike42]

Mine's a hydraulic clutch, so I would assume it's not adjustable. I plan on pulling it out next Summer. Too cold now to be crawling around the ground.

Thx !!

[dmsfrr]

I would think there should be some sort of adjustment somewhere. To keep pressure off the throw-out bearing when the clutch isn't being used, so it doesn't wear out prematurely and squeak like hell.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by mike42

Mine's a hydraulic clutch, so I would assume it's not adjustable. I plan on pulling it out next Summer. Too cold now to be crawling around the ground.

Thx !!

Here 'ya go - Basic PN 7A507 Is the adjustment.

OH! Some TO BRNGS have a grease fitting. If none and have to replace, ask for one.

[mike42]

Wow great ! Thanks for the diagrams.....!!

Mike

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by mike42

Wow great ! Thanks for the diagrams.....!!

Mike

You ain't seen nothing yet ...




Ignore PN - It May Not Be Correct


THANX FOR THE THANX!

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by mike42

Mine's a hydraulic clutch, so I would assume it's not adjustable.

Thx !!

The exploded diagram appears to have a threaded, adjustable, output shaft in the slave cylinder.

[mike42]

I crawled under the truck and yes there is a threaded shaft that can be adjusted. I just couldn't get the truck high enough to get me and the tools I needed to make the adjustment done. Will try a different method.

Great Pumpkin that is very interesting for sure.

Thx Guys

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by mike42

I crawled under the truck and yes there is a threaded shaft that can be adjusted. I just couldn't get the truck high enough to get me and the tools I needed to make the adjustment done. Will try a different method.

Great Pumpkin that is very interesting for sure.

Thx Guys

Now, attempting to make the adjustment with a hydraulic clutch requires the MC and Slave Cylinder (and line/linkages) be operable with no leakage(s).

I hope that it doesn't snow while I wait in the pumpkin patch for a possible great pumpkin sighting ...

[mike42]

MC, Slave and lines are new and no leaks.

Thx

[scicala]

Then adjust away. Good luck.

Sal