clutch change gone wrong

[88s10]

Ok so its been a while since iv posted here due to life happening. I was planning to due a 3.8 swap but pla s change and my 4 cylinder has to stay for a bit so i opted to change the clutch since it was slipping. The install went along fine till we went to test everything. Its all together now and everytime we start the motor the clutch acts as if its engaged. Soon as u put it in gesr the wheels turn. We have tried bleeding the clutch but no luck. We didnt unloock the slave clender but instead unbolted it drom the bell houseing( borg warner 5 speed) need help as i get off work at noon and need to fix the truck so my girl can have her car back. We belive everything is together correctlt but will try anything. Me and my dad have never had a problem like this and cant tjinkof anytbing that would make it act like this. Sorry for all the gramar mistakes but im on mobile researching what could cause this problem and am at a loss

[andrewb70]

.....Soon as u put it in gesr the wheels turn. ....

Just so I understand...The truck is up in the air. You start it and then you press the clutch, put it in gear and the rear wheels start turning? Is that what is happening?

If so, it is likely that the clutch is not being released fully. It releases enough to be able to go into gear, but the disk is dragging against the flywheel (pressure plate) and that is causing the rear wheels to spin.

Is there some adjustment on the slave? Is there an inspection cover on the bellhousing?

Andrew

[Jameson]

Sounds to me like you installed the clutch disc backwards, sprung hub should be facing the engine... If its not it will cause the issue you describe.

[andrewb70]

Sounds to me like you installed the clutch disc backwards, sprung hub should be facing the engine... If its not it will cause the issue you describe.

The sprung hub should face away from the engine. Like this:



Andrew

[88s10]

Yes that is the issue we have, my dad may have installed clutch backwards so i will check that

[Jameson]

The sprung hub should face away from the engine. Like this:



Andrew

I stand corrected! Thank you

[88s10]

Aperntly their is a side on the clutch that says flywheel, guna change clothes roll out the tools and tear into again. I dont believe their is any adjustment in the slave but after asking a few questions i believe my issue is clutch disk on backwards or slave not engageing all the way.ill tear into it and report back. Thanks for all the help thus far

[badazz81z28]

Aperntly their is a side on the clutch that says flywheel, guna change clothes roll out the tools and tear into again. I dont believe their is any adjustment in the slave but after asking a few questions i believe my issue is clutch disk on backwards or slave not engageing all the way.ill tear into it and report back. Thanks for all the help thus far

Hydraulic clutch? Check that first. Have someone inspect the clutch visually (Not running) to see if the release bearing is moving as you depress the pedal. It's not easy to install the pressure plate with the clutch backwards (if nearly impossible). Did the new pressure plate look the same as the old one?

[88s10]

Clutch was backwards reinstalling now

[88s10]

Thank u guys for all yalls help. After switching the clutch we tried to bleed the slave nd found out it was bad so replaced it and now its perfect. Thank u guys so much. Now ima go get all the grease out my gfs car before she kills me