grinding into 1st

[mehoff400]

having an issue grinding into 1st and reverse. i am not 100% positive my clutch is adjusted properly. when taking off the clutch doesn't grab until the pedal is almost all the way out. any good write ups on how the clutch should be adjusted or how to adjust the clutch?

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by mehoff400

having an issue grinding into 1st and reverse. i am not 100% positive my clutch is adjusted properly. when taking off the clutch doesn't grab until the pedal is almost all the way out. any good write ups on how the clutch should be adjusted or how to adjust the clutch?

What year truck? What transmission? Column or floor shift?

The Factory Service Manual is the best resource a truck owner can have. It's available night and day. You won't regret buying one.

I will assume you have a factory 3 speed.
To adjust the clutch, my 1963 FSM says:
1. Disconnect the clutch fork return spring at the fork.
2. On th clutch push rod, loosen the front nut back off the swivel 1/2".
3. Move the clutch push rod toward the fork so the fork pushes the throw out bearing against the tines of the pressure plate.
4. Adjust the rear nut on the clutch push rod so there's 3/16" to 1/4" clearance between the nut and the swivel.
5. Reconnect the fork return spring at the fork. Turn the front nut up against the swivel until the swivel is locked between the 2 nuts.
6. Check free pedal clearnace at pedal. Should be 3/4" to 1".

[Cape Codder]

If the clutch is catching to high it could cause the clutch to slip but should disengage completely. These old trucks didn't have syncromesh first gears so unless you stop completely or learn how to double clutch they will grind. If it grinds from a complete stop just put it in second or third first then try shifting to first or reverse

[TJ's Chevy]

Yer clutch is probably toast if you haven't replaced it. But try adjust it 1st like Lugnutz pointed out. If it chatters then you'll be needing a new clutch.

[mehoff400]

my bad for not giving more info.. 65 straight six 3 speed on the tree..

i was told the previous owner replaced the clutch.

i will look into adjusting it correctly