Clutch repair there is no clutch grab what so ever

1993 FORD EXPLORER
151,712 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JAY MARGENTINA
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The person I purchased this car from said that he had the clutch replaced two years ago by "a friend". After six months of driving the clutch went out and he parked it. I got it running and found that there is no clutch grab what so ever. When I put it in "gear" and release the clutch pedal, the idle rpms do not even drop. Then I shifted through every gear without using the pedal and did not feel or hear any grinding.
Jan 4, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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HMAC300
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it sounds like a clutch bad but put in gear and start see if it moves if it does it is a hydraulic issue be careful though with nothing around you.
Jan 4, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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JAY MARGENTINA
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It has a safety switch so I cannot start it without pressing down on the clutch pedal.
Jan 4, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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If you still have good pedal pressure i would say the clutch has l failed. it may have lost all the linings or blown out the hub. pull the gearbox and start with inspecting the clutch.
Jan 4, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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JAY MARGENTINA
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Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.
Jan 4, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Jan 9, 2017 at 12:46 PM