26 Model T (High Gear/clutch forks)

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I would like to know that if my clutch forks are worn out, would that cause the car to jerk/pulsate when in high gear going down the road?

It just seems like the high gear is not fully engaging?

If not, would there be something wrong with the rear end gears and/or bearings?

I looked in both Snyder's and Mac's Parts books and they don't even show available clutch forks. If that were the cause of my problem, where would I purchase a set?

Thank you!
 
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dumb person said:
If the clutch works it is unlikely to be the forks, but a weak spring or sheared pinion key can do that.
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Thanks!
There is also a lot of horizontal play (1/4 inch) at the rod which holds the clutch forks. When releasing into high gear, the "fork rod" moves almost a quarter of an inch side to side/horizontally, not up and down as if there where play in the housing itself.
 
Forget replacing clutch forks. In working on dozens of T engines I have never seen any wear. Possibly need adjusting. Is the engine running smooth? If the clutch was slipping , the engine would rev up but the car speed would not. Make sure the rear wheel brakes are not dragging. I would bet on a poorly running engine. The only other thing might bee a bad wheel bearing.
 
Okay....
The engine runs great! It is possible the rear brakes might be dragging....It's hard to push while in neutral.
 
Oh! I forgot to mention, the rear end has never been apart since we've owned it...since 1964-65ish.

Do you think maybe the thrust plate might cause this problem?
 
don't forget a little gap on the E brake fulcrum. Mine did that after a fresh engine, when
every thing settled down I had no clearance and the fulcrum was like "riding the clutch"
backed off the bolt a little and I have a solid high with about 3/16 clearance between
clutch fingers. for whats it worth sam
 
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