Mark T Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Creeps up on ya, but you realize it all at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 We used to have a guy who came around with cylinder kits. Genuine Mack, 50 bucks each cash. But no oversizes. I think at the time they were 125 at the dealer. He'd have like enough for 10 or 20 engines in the back of his pickup. Then there was this operation. I knew all these guys. It started with this guy we called Numb Nuts selling 900-20 tires and batteries out of the back of his pickup in like 1975. There was no way this was not known all the way up to at least the school board. 20 Arrested in $1.5M Bensalem Conspiracy Probe The former Bensalem School District business administrator is arrested in connection with a massive conspiracy investigation involving thefts from the district. A year-long corruption investigation culminated in the arrest of 20 people associated with the theft of more than $1.5 million from the Bensalem School District, police announced Tuesday morning. Bensalem investigators made the arrests after they launched two separate investigations into alleged misdoings involving district staff. One investigation focused on “ghost employees,” the other on theft and illegal distribution of vehicles and related parts, township Public Safety Director Fred Harran said. District Attorney David Heckler and Harran both said the investigation is not finished and more arrests are possible. https://patch.com/pennsylvania/bensalem/20-arrested-in-1-5-million-bensalem-conspiracy-cases Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nathanwhit1 Posted February 2 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2 Afternoon all. I now have a working clutch ( yipeee ) thanks everyone for all the help and advice. It did just need the free play adjusting. She is a little bit high but I can life with that for the time been. 3 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 46 minutes ago, Nathanwhit1 said: Afternoon all. I now have a working clutch ( yipeee ) thanks everyone for all the help and advice. It did just need the free play adjusting. She is a little bit high but I can life with that for the time been. So I guess big Ben will be on the back burner Then! DAMIT! 😡 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nathanwhit1 Posted February 2 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 2 38 minutes ago, fjh said: So I guess big Ben will be on the back burner Then! DAMIT! 😡 Hahaha for the time been 🤣🤣. She is biting right at the top so I think further adjustment or replacement might be needed in the future but for time been she’s driving properly 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Nathanwhit1 said: Hahaha for the time been 🤣🤣. She is biting right at the top so I think further adjustment or replacement might be needed in the future but for time been she’s driving properly Did you achieve any free pedal an inch or so will keep you going!it’s the notch type correct? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 1/31/2025 at 6:54 PM, Mark T said: Think you could still do a dump truck in under 8 hours ? I don't believe I could pull it off anymore. Used to be the norm. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-568704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Thursday at 09:33 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:33 PM So the clutch lost all its free play again ( ffs ) so I’m starting from scratch and adjusting the clutch brake adjustment etc first etc. the adjustment on the arm is seized solid so that’s going to be my first job. I’ve removed the adjustment bolt all ready to clean up . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Thursday at 10:56 PM Share Posted Thursday at 10:56 PM All that paint is a issue.. is the clutch a rockwell diaphragm clutch? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted Friday at 12:52 AM Share Posted Friday at 12:52 AM 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: All that paint is a issue.. is the clutch a rockwell diaphragm clutch? He might be in bed Joey,its 1am over here.I think,but not 100% sure its the same clutch as mine.Spicer Dana.... Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Friday at 07:24 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 07:24 AM 8 hours ago, Joey Mack said: All that paint is a issue.. is the clutch a rockwell diaphragm clutch? Hey up bud sorry I was in the land of nod. I’ve been told it’s a spicer clutch with the big ring you adjust Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Friday at 09:36 AM Share Posted Friday at 09:36 AM Ok. So it has the 9/16" or 14 mm bolt for an adjuster? The one you have to push in and turn with the clutch held down.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Friday at 01:46 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:46 PM 4 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Ok. So it has the 9/16" or 14 mm bolt for an adjuster? The one you have to push in and turn with the clutch held down.. So first of all- if the clutch brake is still working you need not adjust the arm if you have lost the clutch brake your clutch cable may be failing also the cruise liner had issues with the floor cracking where the cable attached to the floor check that out ! there was a reinforcement kit to address that issue back in the day! If you have no free pedal again you either the threads on the ring inside are striped or the clutch could simply be worn out ! highly unlikely however.... In my mind you got a cable issue there I would be looking closely at the pedal end of the cable before getting to carried away! just sayin! So my trip to see Big Ben Might be Still on Then??? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Friday at 05:50 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 05:50 PM 3 hours ago, fjh said: So first of all- if the clutch brake is still working you need not adjust the arm if you have lost the clutch brake your clutch cable may be failing also the cruise liner had issues with the floor cracking where the cable attached to the floor check that out ! there was a reinforcement kit to address that issue back in the day! If you have no free pedal again you either the threads on the ring inside are striped or the clutch could simply be worn out ! highly unlikely however.... In my mind you got a cable issue there I would be looking closely at the pedal end of the cable before getting to carried away! just sayin! So my trip to see Big Ben Might be Still on Then??? The cable seems free enough and the floor seems to be ok. When the clutch is up the cable is solid like there’s tension on it from the clutch likes it’s not tree leading enough Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Friday at 06:11 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:11 PM 19 minutes ago, Nathanwhit1 said: The cable seems free enough and the floor seems to be ok. When the clutch is up the cable is solid like there’s tension on it from the clutch likes it’s not tree leading enough The main question is !Does the clutch brake still work? If so your look to adjust the inside! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Friday at 08:31 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 08:31 PM 2 hours ago, fjh said: The main question is !Does the clutch brake still work? If so your look to adjust the inside! How would I know if it works or not. Sorry I’m not used to clutch breaks and adjustable pressure plates etc Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Friday at 09:08 PM Share Posted Friday at 09:08 PM 35 minutes ago, Nathanwhit1 said: How would I know if it works or not. Sorry I’m not used to clutch breaks and adjustable pressure plates etc So when you push your foot to the floor does the trans grind when you try to push into gear? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Friday at 10:05 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 10:05 PM 56 minutes ago, fjh said: So when you push your foot to the floor does the trans grind when you try to push into gear? No not at all Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted Friday at 11:52 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:52 PM 1 hour ago, Nathanwhit1 said: No not at all Then your clutch brake is working... It's only purpose it to stop the transmission input shaft from turning so you can engage a gear from clutch engaged neutral without any grinding. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted Saturday at 01:44 AM Share Posted Saturday at 01:44 AM 1 hour ago, Brocky said: Then your clutch brake is working... It's only purpose it to stop the transmission input shaft from turning so you can engage a gear from clutch engaged neutral without any grinding. So you need to turn the ring on the inside! Under the cover on the bottom! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Saturday at 03:31 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 03:31 AM 1 hour ago, fjh said: So you need to turn the ring on the inside! Under the cover on the bottom! We have done that and it’s not making no difference now 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbjackson Posted Saturday at 05:05 AM Share Posted Saturday at 05:05 AM im not dumb and do want to help so i have to ask am i the only one seeing in the video the release bearing and the clutch cover NOT connected?????? i see the input shaft but you should NOT be able to see that. the input shaft should be inside the release tube, which connects the release bearing to the clutch......... seems the clutch wont work you have a video with motor running and throwout bearing moving? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Saturday at 07:47 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 07:47 AM 2 hours ago, glenbjackson said: im not dumb and do want to help so i have to ask am i the only one seeing in the video the release bearing and the clutch cover NOT connected?????? i see the input shaft but you should NOT be able to see that. the input shaft should be inside the release tube, which connects the release bearing to the clutch......... seems the clutch wont work you have a video with motor running and throwout bearing moving? I haven’t got a video of it working and running as I don’t have anyone to help me if that makes sense. The clutch does work in a fashion but when I lift my foot of the pedal it takes a while for the drive to engage. I spoke to the previous owner and they have never had the gear box out and it was all working perfectly when it was parked up ( around 30 years ) so I’m a bit stumped with it all. I could do with a diagram of the whole setup with the tube you are on about so I can try and get my head around it all Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbjackson Posted Saturday at 08:07 AM Share Posted Saturday at 08:07 AM (edited) the input shaft is not shown but goes through "release sleeve", rides on the two bronze bushings ....... Edited Saturday at 08:11 AM by glenbjackson Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted Saturday at 08:18 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 08:18 AM 10 minutes ago, glenbjackson said: the input shaft is not shown but goes through "release sleeve", rides on the two bronze bushings ....... Hmm I will study that cheers pal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75100-cruise-liner-clutch-problem/page/3/#findComment-572280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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