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onebadbowtie · 02-01-2011, 05:25 PM

i got stuck in a snow drift and went to back up. put it in reverse and let off the clutch and it jumped out of gear. the motor still runs good but the truck wont move. the clutch pedal goes to the floor and wont come up unless you pull it. and you can put it in any gear with the motor running and not pressing on the clutch. what did i break? and its not the drive shafts.

thanks in advance James

snj8198 · 02-01-2011, 08:06 PM

That's a bummer, I've done similar before, it ended up that i bent the linkage. Allot of snow gets up in there when you stuff the truck in the bank so check all your linkage. If everything looks in order then ya may have lost your clutch. Good luck with it.

onebadbowtie · 02-01-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by snj8198

That's a bummer, I've done similar before, it ended up that i bent the linkage. Allot of snow gets up in there when you stuff the truck in the bank so check all your linkage. If everything looks in order then ya may have lost your clutch. Good luck with it.

thanks...didn't think about that. snow might have also got stuck in around it binding the linkage and keeping the clutch from engaging. i will check it out first thing in the morning

trz1000 · 02-02-2011, 01:56 AM

Sounds like the clutch is stuck disengaged or completely blown. I'm going to be so bold as to guess it's stuck. As stated previously, checking the linkage is a good place to start. If the pedal moves freely but won't return on it's own, I'm going to be even more bold and guess the linkage came apart or broke somewhere. I don't know why the clutch would stick disengaged unless the under carriage is packed with snow real tight or the linkage is jammed against something.

MTCK · 02-02-2011, 03:28 AM

What is your tcase doing? Shifter still work well? Any difference between high and low range? If it is the clutch you won't be able to get it in or out of gear without griding. Put it in 3rd gear and let the clutch out, then, back in and try to grab reverse. If something is broken my bet is output shaft on the tranny - believe it's a 10 spline.

Blazer1970 · 02-02-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

What is your tcase doing? Shifter still work well? Any difference between high and low range? If it is the clutch you won't be able to get it in or out of gear without griding. Put it in 3rd gear and let the clutch out, then, back in and try to grab reverse. If something is broken my bet is output shaft on the tranny - believe it's a 10 spline.

Or the sleeve that connects the tranny output to the t-case input.

**special-K** · 02-02-2011, 10:00 AM

I don't think any amount of packed snow cold hold back the clutch linkage. I think it sounds like the input shaft because it sounds like the motor isn't turning the transmission.

onebadbowtie · 02-02-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

What is your tcase doing? Shifter still work well? Any difference between high and low range? If it is the clutch you won't be able to get it in or out of gear without griding. Put it in 3rd gear and let the clutch out, then, back in and try to grab reverse. If something is broken my bet is output shaft on the tranny - believe it's a 10 spline.

theres no difference in high low or 2 high

onebadbowtie · 02-02-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don't think any amount of packed snow cold hold back the clutch linkage. I think it sounds like the input shaft because it sounds like the motor isn't turning the transmission.

if its not the clutch the input shaft would be my guess

onebadbowtie · 02-02-2011, 12:03 PM

the clutch linkage came off of the clutch fork....got that put back together now it wont turn over. the battery isn't dead and i can see the starter engaging. so i think the clutches are all frozen together to the flywheel

MTCK · 02-02-2011, 12:20 PM

Can't start it in neutral with the clutch in? Do you have a place to defrost?
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onebadbowtie · 02-02-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Can't start it in neutral with the clutch in? Do you have a place to defrost?
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no it wont start in neutral with the clutch in. yes i have a warm place to put it but i have no way of getting it in there due to the snow

71swb4x4 · 02-02-2011, 02:42 PM

Give it a couple months, the snow will disappear...

onebadbowtie · 02-02-2011, 06:04 PM

the clutch linkage came off the clutch fork....got that fixed and it wouldnt turn over...let the sun shine on her for a while and she thawed out and fired right up.

thanks for all the help

snj8198 · 02-02-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadbowtie

the clutch linkage came off the clutch fork....got that fixed and it wouldnt turn over...let the sun shine on her for a while and she thawed out and fired right up.

thanks for all the help

So she's ready to be jumped into the next bank?

onebadbowtie · 02-02-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by snj8198

So she's ready to be jumped into the next bank?

haha yep already did...its out of gas now. its not tagged so cant take it town to get any. but i did get my offroad title in the mail today so maybe i can get it switched over tomorrow and tagged

rayfinseats · 02-03-2011, 08:31 PM

Thats why I run automatics.

onebadbowtie · 02-03-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rayfinseats

Thats why I run automatics.

this is my first 4 speed truck but i'm really liking it so far

Altec · 02-03-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rayfinseats

Thats why I run automatics.

If you got enough money, go for it...

02-01-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	HELP what did i break? i got stuck in a snow drift and went to back up. put it in reverse and let off the clutch and it jumped out of gear. the motor still runs good but the truck wont move. the clutch pedal goes to the floor and wont come up unless you pull it. and you can put it in any gear with the motor running and not pressing on the clutch. what did i break? and its not the drive shafts. thanks in advance James Attached Images __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

02-01-2011, 08:06 PM	#2
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: HELP what did i break? That's a bummer, I've done similar before, it ended up that i bent the linkage. Allot of snow gets up in there when you stuff the truck in the bank so check all your linkage. If everything looks in order then ya may have lost your clutch. Good luck with it. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

02-02-2011, 01:56 AM	#4
trz1000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 95	Re: HELP what did i break? Sounds like the clutch is stuck disengaged or completely blown. I'm going to be so bold as to guess it's stuck. As stated previously, checking the linkage is a good place to start. If the pedal moves freely but won't return on it's own, I'm going to be even more bold and guess the linkage came apart or broke somewhere. I don't know why the clutch would stick disengaged unless the under carriage is packed with snow real tight or the linkage is jammed against something.

02-02-2011, 03:28 AM	#5
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: HELP what did i break? What is your tcase doing? Shifter still work well? Any difference between high and low range? If it is the clutch you won't be able to get it in or out of gear without griding. Put it in 3rd gear and let the clutch out, then, back in and try to grab reverse. If something is broken my bet is output shaft on the tranny - believe it's a 10 spline. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

02-02-2011, 10:00 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: HELP what did i break? I don't think any amount of packed snow cold hold back the clutch linkage. I think it sounds like the input shaft because it sounds like the motor isn't turning the transmission. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-02-2011, 12:03 PM	#10
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: HELP what did i break? the clutch linkage came off of the clutch fork....got that put back together now it wont turn over. the battery isn't dead and i can see the starter engaging. so i think the clutches are all frozen together to the flywheel __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

02-02-2011, 12:20 PM	#11
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: HELP what did i break? Can't start it in neutral with the clutch in? Do you have a place to defrost? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

02-02-2011, 02:42 PM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: HELP what did i break? Give it a couple months, the snow will disappear... __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-02-2011, 06:04 PM	#14
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: HELP what did i break? the clutch linkage came off the clutch fork....got that fixed and it wouldnt turn over...let the sun shine on her for a while and she thawed out and fired right up. thanks for all the help __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

02-03-2011, 08:31 PM	#17
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: HELP what did i break? Thats why I run automatics.

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