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I need clutch help...

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low-n-slow   +1y
So I'm in the process of a motor swap, I have the new motor (from a 90 2200) mounted to the tranny and mounts, I have the starter and fuel pump on, and I'm in the process of putting on the intake manifold and finishing up the wiring on the left side.

I noticed when I pushed the clutch down and it stuck to the floor and slowly came back up.

What do I need to do with the clutch/tranny fluid before I get my truck on the road?

I'm a newbie at motor swaps so I'm kinda clueless when it comes to this.
Any help is appreciated.
newbiet   +1y
check the spring at the top of the clutch pedal to make sure it's still there and check for any leaks around the slave cylinder. For the tranny you can just change it if it's been a while or you don't know the last time it was changed.
low-n-slow   +1y
This may be a dumb question but how do you change the tranny fluid on a 5 speed?

I thought it had something to do with the brakes.
newbiet   +1y
Not a dumb question at all. There is a drain plug at the bottom of the trans that probably has a 3/8 or 1/2 square center like on the diff. You let the oil drain then there is a fill plug on the driver side and you add oil till it starts to come out the threads (service manual calls for 2L to fill). As long as you're talkin about the third pedal sticking to the floor then no it wont have something to do with the brakes. The clutch pedal has a spring on it to help with pushing the clutch in and to return the pedal, a leaking clutch slave cylinder can also inhibit it from returning. Here's a pic of the trans plugs hope it helps (B is drain A is fill).
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Cusser   +1y
Loosen/remove the fill plug on the side BEFORE you drain the transmission oil (iIf that fill plug is stripped or can't be removed, you'll know why).

Fill with 80W-90 gear oil, buy a pump that fits on the container. I use Valvoline gear oil, sme for the differential.

I've had the clutch pedal not return, don't worry about that now, install the engine first. Typically that's indicative of clutch cylinders, but try bleeding the clutch system first.
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newbiet   +1y
Definitely a good bit of advice cusser
emjay   +1y
If you can't get the fill plug out, or wanna do it the lazy way, you can always fill the tranny from inside the cab, just take the shifter off and you'll be good to go. Done it this way for years.
simoniz   +1y
It's easier to fill the tranny up from above the engine, that's how I did mine, with a funnel and a long clear hose from the hardware store. The fill plug is up near the underside of the body and you can't lift a bottle of trans fluid up more than about 30 degrees without hitting it, so it won't pour out.

Make sure you get trans fluid for a manual tranny, not ATF.
Cusser   +1y


That's why I said to use a pump. Also for the differential, and you won't spill gear oil in the truck's interior, or tear the rubber boot.

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