Will not shift when crank

Tiny
ERIC GREER
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  • 1994 FORD RANGER
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I had to change my oil pan gasket so I had to take my transmission out and clutch pressure plate and flywheel, but now that it is back together it will go into gear when it is turned off. However, when I crank it it does not engage because it cannot go in any gear. It only grinds trying to go in reverse though. What is wrong? Oh and the clutch pedal is spongy. I tried bleeding the slave cylinder still nothing.
Monday, May 14th, 2018 AT 12:59 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

You have air in the system. It is tough to bleed these systems.

Did it run out of fluid while you were doing the repair?

Roy

Note: Under normal conditions, disconnecting the clutch coupling will not introduce air into the system. However, if there appears to be air in the system, (spongy pedal, or insufficient bearing travel) the system must be bled. The largest portion of bleeding is carried out by gravity.

Removal and installation:

1. Disconnect coupling at transmission with Clutch Coupling tool No. T88T-70522-A or equivalent by sliding white plastic sleeve toward clutch slave cylinder while applying a slight tug on clutch tube.
2. Clean dirt and grease from around the reservoir cap.
3. Remove cap and diaphragm, then fill reservoir to step with Heavy Duty Brake Fluid part No. C6AZ-19542-AA or -BA (ESA-M6C25-A) or equivalent. Brake fluid must be certified DOT 3 or 4 specification.
4. Using a screwdriver, depress internal mechanism of male coupling to open valve. While continuing to hold valve open, slowly depress and hold clutch pedal to floor.
5. Remove screwdriver from coupling, closing valve. Release clutch pedal.
6. Refill reservoir to level at step, then repeat Steps 4 and 5.
7. Close reservoir. Reconnect coupling to clutch slave cylinder. Check that connection is secure by applying a slight tug to clutch tube.
8. Stroke clutch pedal as rapidly as possible 5 to 10 times, wait one to three minutes, then repeat three more times.
9. Loosen bleed screw (located in clutch slave cylinder next to inlet connection), then depress and hold clutch pedal while tightening bleed screw.
10. Refill clutch master cylinder reservoir to level at step.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 12:44 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your answers. I got the system bled like you said the pedal feels better and the slave cylinder is pushing to the pressure plate, but still is not going into gear and is smoking where transmission connects to the engine I think? I am not 100% sure because the exhaust smokes a little too.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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I am thinking I might have messed up putting the clutch back on, but I used the specific alignment tool for my truck. So I am at a loss what should I do.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
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Does it go into gear okay with the clutch in, including reverse?

Roy
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 3:15 PM
Tiny
ERIC GREER
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Not when its crunk no. Roy
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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What brand clutch did you use?

Roy
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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I did not change the clutch. I had to take it all off to change the oil pan gasket and when I got it all put back together now it is doing this. It ran great before I took it apart.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 3:42 PM
Tiny
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Okay, it sounds like you still have air in the system.

Roy
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 4:04 PM
Tiny
ERIC GREER
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I have. I see a leak in the master cylinder when releasing the clutch though, will this still not let it go in gear at all?
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
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Yes, if you have a leak, then not only will fluid leak out, air will enter where the leak is located. You need to resolve that leak and rebleed.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 AT 2:30 AM

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