1977 F150 4x4 :: August 21st, 2010
Clutch and Transmission Issues
Okay, the rig’s over thirty years old, so I expect some things will need doing from time to time. Sometimes I can put those things off until the timing’s right, sometimes it needs to get done or the truck stays parked.
So it was with the clutch. It was down to the last measure of adjustment, and to make things worse, upon shifting into a gear and subsequent clutch release, it made a loud, very perceptible screech down around the transmission. Loud enough to turn heads on the street. Not good.
Trans Clutch Transmissions, Wenatchee, Washington
I checked around the area to see if anyone had the time-in-grade to have worked on older Ford trucks, since I wanted it done right the first time. I came upon Trans Clutch Transmissions in Wenatchee. Dennis Clardy, one of the co-owners, had the experience, and was a one-time owner of an older Ford truck as well. He had a pretty good idea of what the problem was, and so encouraged, I turned the truck over to Trans Clutch to see what they could do.
Success!
Turned out the transmission noise was the pilot bearing. Add a new clutch and a rear main seal (Dennis replaced that as well while things were apart) and the truck shifts like new. I’ve had the truck out and about for around a week now, and I’m very well pleased. I’ll definitely do business with Trans Clutch again!
Trans Clutch Transmissions
727 S. Mission, Wenatchee, WA 98801
509.665.7746
1977 F150 4x4 :: May 11th, 2010
1977 Ford F150 4x4
I bought this brand new in 1977 when I landed my first “real job”. Have had it ever since, and will never let it go. The white-spoked wheels came right after I bought it.
Here’s a pic taken today…
Life :: December 16th, 2009
I recently caught the trailer to the upcoming movie “James Cameron’s Avatar” and heard the phrase “You’re not in Kansas anymore…” voiced by one of the characters. Hearing it caused me to pause and reflect a bit. Read on…
Misc. :: September 23rd, 2009
Feel free to leave your comments, input, or suggestions here. Please indicate the page or article you’re referring to. Read on…
Outdoors :: September 23rd, 2009
The summer’s over now, with the first day of Fall 2009 on September 22. It’s ironic, since the temperature today is supposed to be 93, roughly 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Read on…
Web Design :: August 14th, 2009
The Best Ads Invite Visitors and Customers to Meet You
Look around the web and what do you see…various and sundry ads here and there, touting products, services, and events. Some are catchy, some intrusive, and some worthy only of a fast “back” button. Read on…
Web Design :: June 21st, 2009
Web Browsers Don’t Necessarily Think the Same Way
For those who may not know, a web browser is computer software that displays internet websites on a visitor’s computer. Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox are commonly-used web browsers.
Just what is “Cross-Browser Compatibility”? Simply stated, it’s the ability of a website to display and function properly in a variety of commonly-used web browsers. This is very important to a website owner that wants to reach the maximum intended audience. Unfortunately, a website doesn’t always look the same in all web browsers, since browsers don’t always agree how the code should be interpreted and displayed. Read on…
Web Design :: June 20th, 2009
11worth Design is available to integrate into a fire incident command system as a single resource (webmaster).
I can quickly create a dynamic WordPress-powered web site that will serve as a flexible public information platform and management tool. Read on…
Outdoors :: May 14th, 2009
Here’s Lake Wenatchee State Park’s South Beach in late February. The view is west towards the Little Wenatchee and White River drainages. Dirty Face Peak is on the right. This is very popular during the summer months for swimming and just plain hanging out. The boat launch is nearby, as is a small store and the south campground. Read on…
Outdoors :: May 9th, 2009
The weather’s been off-and-on, which is typical of spring around here. I’m training for the Apple Century bike ride on June 6, so have to get the bike out as much as I can on the “good days”. Read on…
