How to adjust old style clutch on a big truck

How to adjust clutch on a big truck with the tools you already have.

[Screwed]

Man thanks for this video. I had a buddy who needed his clutch adjusted and I volunteered to do it. Well I'd never seen a clutch like this and thought I was over my head until I watched your video and seen just how easy it was. Now his truck is rolling and the clutch releases as it should instead of on the top!

[dalpik]

Thank you for taking time to make the video and showing us how to do all this easy adjustments i do many things on my truck my self because every time i take my truck somwhere to fix something it takes couple days to fix it, many times they broke something or change and charge for thing that were ok, i change my own radiator took me 5hrs, fan clutch 4hrs, shocks, ac compresdor PM etc, it saved me $1000's for labor +$1000's for not loosing work from having truck in shop.

[MikeeB]

Thank you sir for the videos. Very informative. What baffles me is how easy you make things look. Of course, I know it is due to your experience, so I won't get too over-confident.

[ashbagga]

awesome instructions you showed clutch adjustment way batter then other people on YouTube and some of them are mechanic thanks for sharing

[dtnamastertech]

Great video. I'm mostly impressed with your responses in the comments. I don't wanna come off as rude but I'd like to include some things.

If the adjusting ring is seized it's ok to spray wd-40 on the adjusting ring. You can then work the ring back and forth till it breaks free instead of replacing the clutch. The wd-40 is recommended by eaton.

Also the adjusting ring seizes in the clutch housing because of the lack of the need to adjust a clutch, either because the truck sits a lot like a landscapers dump or the driver is very good at not wearing a clutch. If either is the case it is recommended to move the adjusting ring 15 degrees or 4 notches and then move it back to where it was. Because the clutch hardly ever needs adjustment it helps prevent seizing.

Seized rings can lead to broken adjuster gears or broken notches. Bottom line is if the ring doesn't move don't force it. Spray some penitent or give the housing a couple of taps.

[erayas]

great video i had forgotten on how to do it n now my friend ask me if i could adjust his clutch i told him i adjust it tomorrow lol gave me time to look up videos n really like yours thanks that should gett me some kind of lunch money lol

[alexrafaelopez]

Through your video I was able to adjust the clutch of the Mack truck that I work with, thank you very much for your collaboration. Gracias desde venezuela

[joshuaybarra]

These videos are the best I've seen by far.

[ajaisinghdhaliwal]

I am surprised by the simplicity you explain procedure in your videos. A big Fan of your work. I figured, the way of Illustration is old school(the best), when people liked to share knowledge. I watch all your videos and always keep looking for your new ones.

[raynagel]

I really enjoy these videos I worked in a repair shop for Saunders Leasing for 9 yrs many years ago although I can no longer physically do the work I still know how to do it and really like watching this stuff, I think it gets in your blood LOL

[jacobramirez]

That's the best video and instructions I've ever seen.

[RB-czjn]

Your a good teacher
Love this stuff
Thank you

[rebeltz]

thanks a practical and usefull real time clip...well spoken with a clear voice...Ryan in South Australia

[oliverioacevedogarzon]

Muchas gracias Sr Robertson, me fue muy útil su vídeo, realize el trabajo en un Mack año '88, fue positivo!! Gracias, saludos desde Mérida Venezuela!!

[r.t.]

i don't even own a semi, but i love watching your videos on fixing them

[bobw]

First of all a very good video, I saw that you turned the engine backwards. I have been a heavy diesel mechanic for over 55 years and have learnt never to turn an engine BACKWARDS for some engines it causes problems with timing chain/belt tensioners and injector pumps.

[hillboy]

Good job sir thanks for the video I have a FLD as well and adjusted my clutch with your video thanks again

[JoseGonzalez-isoi]

Very good video! Loved the illustrations also.

[MrBullfrog]

You always adjust so that you have 1/2" gap between the throw out bearing and clutch brake when the clutch break is pushed all the way over to the transmission face. Once you have this gap then you adjust your clutch linkages to get the right freeplay. Its amazing how many clutches are fkd up and never adjusted properly

[thomasbeck]

Just found your channel great videos you're a good teacher.