Clutch problem

[Lallij]

I have a 1968 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd. I don't drive it that often. A new clutch was put in about 12000 miles ago and was always very stiff. Last summer I noticed it wasn't engaging all the way. I looked at it this spring and noticed the ball stud on the engine side was broke (on the z bracket). I replaced that thinking that was maybe my problem but it is still very hard to push the clutch in. I don't push it down all the way because I am afraid something is going to break. Needless to say I haven't been using my pickup. Any ideas would be great. Thank you.
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[Shyguy]

What size engine do you have?

[68gmsee]

First make sure all adjustments are correct.

There's a few possibilities. One is a bind in the input shaft housing where the throwout bearing slides back and forth. It could be bone dry and binding, have worn spots that keep it from sliding smoothly or the throwout bearing fork is not in the grooves correctly.

Other possibility is a defective pressure plate.

[Lallij]

I will look into it this weekend. How do I lubricate if it is binding?
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[Lallij]

The original motor was a 327. It has since been changed out to a 350.
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[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by Lallij

I will look into it this weekend. How do I lubricate if it is binding? [/i][/size]

I haven't looked under my truck in a while and not sure if you can do it without backing off the transmission. You may be able to remove the inspection cover and see if you can detect any thing in there with a flashlight. Maybe have someone press on the clutch while you look at it but be sure an chock the wheels first.

[Lallij]

Thanks for the help. I will look at it this weekend and give you an update.
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