Clutch ideas needed - won’t shift

[86customanche]

‘92 4.0 manual

  

I depressed the clutch and turned the key, and it lurched forward. I put it in neutral and it started ok. 
It won’t shift into any gear, and attempting reverse offers lots of grinding. 
The reservoir showed some fluid so I added to it. 
I don’t see leaks anywhere. 
 

Thoughts appreciated for this Dad who is just trying to run the Manche occasionally for out of state son. 

[Dzimm]

Bleed it and see if that makes a difference.  May need a new throwout bearing.

[86customanche]

The only thing I’ve bled on this truck, or any vehicle is myself. But I’ll give it a try. Thanks. 

[cruiser54]

Try this. 

Fill the clutch master cylinder with fresh fluid.

Pump the clutch pedal about 30 times. wait 10 minutes and do it again. Again after 10 minutes if necessary.

[86customanche]

I absolutely love easy fluid fixes! The fluid was low so I filled it and bled the system, and can now shift ok. 
 

An earlier major issue with stuck transfer case was also a fluid fix, i.e. the case was empty. 
 

I suppose I’ll go now and check the engine oil. 
 

thanks all for the assistance. 

[Pete M]

On 9/8/2020 at 12:48 PM, 86customanche said:

I absolutely love easy fluid fixes! The fluid was low so I filled it and bled the system, and can now shift ok. 
 

An earlier major issue with stuck transfer case was also a fluid fix, i.e. the case was empty. 
 

I suppose I’ll go now and check the engine oil. 
 

thanks all for the assistance. 

 

seems like now's a great time to check the axles and trans too.  

[cruiser54]

3 hours ago, Pete M said:

 

seems like now's a great time to check the axles and trans too.  

 

 

ALL new owners should do this:

 

 

Used Car checklist.pdf

[Pete M]

nice!  saved for later use.  

[cruiser54]

start adding that to the "I just got a Comanche" posts/threads.

[MiNi Beast]

push the pedal harder...