Diesel Tech
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Slack in drive train question

  1. #1
    SoCAPS Member
    Join Date
    09/25/2011
    Posts
    9

    Slack in drive train question

    I'm noticing slack in the drive train.Dose anyone have any ideas where I should check first. I had the south bend clutch installed 6000 miles ago 125,000 miles on the truck..There is no vibration u joints are all tight. Truck dose have positraction. Very seldom use 4x4 maybe 300 miles of the 125,000..The clutch is working fine a little more chatter on take off then I like can anything be done about the chatter.. Would appreciate any input.. Thanks burle

  2. #2
    SoCAPS Member superDF350's Avatar
    Join Date
    08/16/2005
    Posts
    516
    Trying to figure out what you mean by "slack". Can you give more info on what the truck does. IE. Does it only do it when you start. Does it do it in all gears.
    2003 F-350 7.3L PSD, 6 speed man, 4x4,c.c. long bed, 6" fabtech lift, 4"RBP exhaust, 4.30 gears, ATS housing/wicked wheel,DP Tuner,hi-idle,40,60,80,100,120, autometer boost/pyro, firestone airbags,

  3. #3
    Event Coordinator Samuel1941's Avatar
    Join Date
    03/15/2003
    Posts
    1,351

    Lightbulb

    Are you equating slack with chatter??
    If chatter is the problem, it is most probably the clutch...clutch face has gotten glazed or worn unevenly, or broken springs in the clutch plate. Or you could have loose or broken engine mounts.

    (I had an older gas Ford and the clutch would chatter...really badly in reverse. Numerous trips to the transmission shop and they never were able to cure it.)
    2005 F350 PSD Lariet Supercab Duallie, auto, 4.10, all the extras. (Bobby Williams Sale) Anti-Gremlin Bell hanging off front suspension, Putco Boss 4" S/S nerf bars, Velvet Ride shackles, Bull Ring tie downs, C-Btr Mirrors, muffler delete, aftermarket intake elbow.

    (Sold) 2000 F350 PSD XLT Supercab Duallie

  4. #4
    SoCAPS Member
    Join Date
    09/25/2011
    Posts
    9
    Found the problem... Front motor mount .. Left side got her fixed .. Thanks for the input ... burle

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. hitch slack
    By PITBULL62 in forum Towing & Hauling
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-06-2010, 05:33 PM
  2. Drive shaft question
    By bigred_stroker in forum 1999-2003 7.3L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 02-25-2010, 03:33 PM
  3. complete 04 f-350 drive train and more
    By biggun4me in forum For Sale or Wanted
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-29-2009, 08:17 AM
  4. 4X4 Front Wheel Drive Question
    By FORDWILLY in forum 1999-2003 7.3L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 11-22-2008, 11:41 AM
  5. Drive Train Movement
    By kingsburyj in forum 1999-2003 7.3L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 11-15-2007, 08:24 AM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •