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ProStar clutch hard to push down..

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by My-Ke, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. Nov 15, 2015 #1
    My-Ke

    My-Ke Light Load Member

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    Howdy,
    The other day I was looking at a used 2010 International ProStar Premium.
    When I got into it to drive it around the lot, I discovered the clutch is hard as hell to push down.

    It's possible that because I didn't have the room to cruise, I couldn't find the clutches 'sweet-spot'
    But if that's not the case, is it possible to adjust this stiffness on the clutch?

    Thanks..!
     
    My-Ke, Nov 15, 2015
    My-Ke, Nov 15, 2015
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  3. Nov 15, 2015 #2
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Mmmmmm I test drove a truck Saturday, and took it for a good 20-25 mile joy ride through city, then out on the Interstate to see what I was getting.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2015 #3
    AModelCat

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    I wonder if the clutch linkage is seizing up/needs to be lubricated. I've never heard of a clutch that can be adjusted for "stiffness"
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2015 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    If that truck has a Maxxforce in it, the clutch is telling you not to buy it.
     
    Oscar the KW, Nov 15, 2015
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  7. Nov 15, 2015 #5
    My-Ke

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    It's not a Maxxforce..
     
    My-Ke, Nov 15, 2015
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  8. Nov 16, 2015 #6
    77fib77

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    International some have heavy clutches
     
    77fib77, Nov 16, 2015
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  9. Nov 17, 2015 #7
    MayhemTrucking

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    Yep I have a 2016 prostar with the cummins and the clutch is heavy as hell to engage. You would think being it's hydraulic it would make it lighter not heavier...
     
    MayhemTrucking, Nov 17, 2015
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