Alright, I start up my truck, let her run for ten fifteen minutes. Hop in it, head to wherever. Shifts beautifully, clutch pedal is still stiff. About 30 minutes into a journey though, it just doesn't want to go into gear from a stop.

I can shift down through the gears to first and sit at a light. But the truck still wants to pull forward. Getting it into first (or reverse) from a stop is almost impossible. And even accelerating Im having to time it more and more for it to actually go into gear.

And the clutch pedal feels just as stiff but it doesn't seem to be disengaging? Or maybe a synchro issue? How does one bleed a clutch on this vehicle? I dunno though. Im not near experienced enough to diagnose this and its just becoming a pain in the ass. Thank you. All input is appreciated

1991 ford ranger 4.0 five speed xlt

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1991 Ranger XLT supercab 5sp 4.0 OHV 4x4
240,000 miles and counting!

It may be the pilot bearing trying to sieze up on the input shaft.

let me know if you get it figured out mines a pain in the ass to shift into first sometimes all the other gears are fine tho

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

Yeah, ill let you know for sure.

What else would be a symptom of the pilot bearing.

I could see how that could cause the issues, but I dont really have the tools to drop my tranny. So just trying to be close to sure about the problem before I dig into it.

Also Im gunna assume the slave is internal? since I dont see it chillin under the hood or on the tranny.
Thank you again!

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1991 Ranger XLT supercab 5sp 4.0 OHV 4x4
240,000 miles and counting!

It is not the pilot bearing. Most likely it is either the clutch master cylinder or the slave cylinder. You need to check the fluid level in the master cylinder and then report back what you find........

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when you are sitting at the light the truck is in gear and the clutch is fully depressed(all the way to the floor)?

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

Alright, see i thought this was consistent with air in the system, but I don't ever touch hydraulics. Hah The fluid level is fine.
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and yes, at a light, clutch completely depressed, it wants to pull. Only after Ive been driving for a while though. At first its all fine, but ten miles or so into a trip it is unbelievably difficult to do anything.

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1991 Ranger XLT supercab 5sp 4.0 OHV 4x4
240,000 miles and counting!

try bleeding it first. have a friend hold down pedal and you crack the bleeder open for a split second then close it back up. friend pumps back up and repat till you get a solid stream of good fluid. watch the resivor dont let it run out of dot 3 brake fluid.

the problem is somehow the clutch isnt disengaging fully. the throwout bearing could be trying to lock up but normally they will start squealing real loud. do you know how many miles are on your clutch? master cylinder and slave ever been replaced?

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1998 ranger extended cab, 2wd, 4.0 ohv, 5 speed, sony xploid 52 4 way watt radio, 2 pair of pioneer 240 watt speakers, Cobra 29 LX LCD CB radio pushing 100 watts, k&n air filter, 15 inch exploder wheels, dual exhaust with 4 inch stainless tips, 2 12 inch subs with a 1000 watt amp just for the hell of it!

new project: dirt track modified racing at the local saturday night track.

then bring it to a mechanic because there is no way that can be fixed without touching something to do with "hydraulics"

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

I've had this happen twice on my truck due to a bad slave cylinder causing gears to be difficult when stopped or at slow speeds... I'm starting to notice it more at higher speeds but I haven't seen any changes in my clutch pedal.

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2008 XLT 4x4 - GRABBER ORANGE - 4.0 V6 - 5 spd
PNW CREW

I was just saying I have close to zero experience with these kind of clutches, so I'm not sure on anything.

I guess I'll try replacing the slave, and check on everything else while im in there, over next weekend. Thank you all. I've been doing more reading, and others with the issue started there.

Thanks again

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1991 Ranger XLT supercab 5sp 4.0 OHV 4x4
240,000 miles and counting!

FYI......replacing a slave on these trucks is a lot of work...so while you are in there checking everything else out you should replace the flywheel, disc, PP, tb, slave and PB.

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

If you do this, it will make the problem WORSE, Clutch systems are not pedal bled, they are gravity bled.

Fill the resivoir up to the top, crack the bleeder and let the fluid flow on it's own. make sure you fill the resivoir up a total of 2 times (fluid wise) and do not let the resivoir go empty, this will flush any crap out of the fluid and push any trapped air bubbles out of the lines.


Troy.

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Old Truck - Restored 1987 Ranger XL Reg. Cab 2.3L 5-speed (Sold)
New Truck / Project - 1987 Ranger XLT Ext. Cab 2.3L 5-speed, 2wd

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?fo...ction=category
power bleeder does wonders too. did mine after a clutch replacement 3 years ago and no problems since

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98 ext cab, short bed. 4.0 5 speed Hurst shifter, 3 inch bl,T bars cranked, Adda-leaf springs,James Duff traction bars, Pro Comps 10.50x31x15, Black wheels, AVM hubs, Shiftster equipped, nerf bars
Mustang rear disc brake swap, electric fan conversion no more headers

That's AWESOME!! I need one now I've always used a mightyvac.


Troy.

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Old Truck - Restored 1987 Ranger XL Reg. Cab 2.3L 5-speed (Sold)
New Truck / Project - 1987 Ranger XLT Ext. Cab 2.3L 5-speed, 2wd

im not trying to argue beacuse im not an expert, but i tried gravity beleeding mine once and it just didnt work. so my dad got in the truck and hit the pedal. we did that a couple cycles and i havent touched it since. been running for almost a year

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1998 ranger extended cab, 2wd, 4.0 ohv, 5 speed, sony xploid 52 4 way watt radio, 2 pair of pioneer 240 watt speakers, Cobra 29 LX LCD CB radio pushing 100 watts, k&n air filter, 15 inch exploder wheels, dual exhaust with 4 inch stainless tips, 2 12 inch subs with a 1000 watt amp just for the hell of it!

new project: dirt track modified racing at the local saturday night track.