Clutch coupling tool??? WTF???

[Olskewl]

Besides a big a$$ pair of vice grips or channel locks, is there any other substitute for a "clutch coupling tool" to bleed the master cylinder line on a 96 Explorer? :dontknow: Granted the mother-in-law ran the damn master cylinder dry :violent1: but come on FORD, can you make life more difficult?? :angry4:

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

Vacuum pump.

 

[Olskewl]

You serious??? I bought the stupid tool for $5 at autzone and I still can't get the friggin thing off. :angry4: I'm willing to try anything.

 

[CC'S95GT]

the whole unit together has to be pushed itogether . (sleeve and coupling). Could also have some rust in there. it's a PITA

 

[Olskewl]

the whole unit together has to be pushed itogether . (sleeve and coupling). Could also have some rust in there. it's a PITA

More like a PITFA. Anyway is it a push in to pop it off kind of thing? The stupid little tool doesn't allow you to get any leverage so I'm guessing that there has to be some kind of trick to it. Or your rust theory could be applicable too

 

[CC'S95GT]

works kinda like a backwards quick disconnect on a air hose. Instead of the outside sleeve sliding back to release, the sleeve is on the inside.

 

[Olskewl]

works kinda like a backwards quick disconnect on a air hose. Instead of the outside sleeve sliding back to release, the sleeve is on the inside.

So I need to hold the outslide sleeve and pull out/up will the tool on the inside sleeve??

Thanks for all the help.

 

[CC'S95GT]

I think so. It's been a couple of years. and I have CRS (Can't Remember Sh*t)

 

[Olskewl]

:laughing4: I know what you mean. The only thing I can't seem to forget it what time happy hour starts ccasion14:

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

I thought you were looking to bleed the system.

 

[CC'S95GT]

I thought you were looking to bleed the system.

The line gravity bleeds.

 

[x182dan]

Its always a royal PITA to get the air out. My 2002 Ranger had the slave go at 65k. I could never get the air out no matter how I did until I bought the vacuum tool.

 

[Olskewl]

Its always a royal PITA to get the air out. My 2002 Ranger had the slave go at 65k. I could never get the air out no matter how I did until I bought the vacuum tool.

Will any vacuum pump work or do they make a specific model for the tranny??

 

[x182dan]

I dont think it was a vehicle specific one