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    I think i found the problem to the grinding issues...

    I am familiar with that case. I would really like to hear from someone that has the twin disc which involves a new flywheel.
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    I think i found the problem to the grinding issues...

    I have proven (to myself anyway) that the notchy feel and the grinding IS clutch related. It is the clutch that needs to be warm for proper shifting. Allowing the transmission to grind for shift after shift will wear out the syncros. I have several work arounds, but the only ones that I can...
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    I think i found the problem to the grinding issues...

    The online service manual calls for the XT-M5-QS which you say is proper and the Ford literature supports that. The owners manual is obviously in error, and I doubt that the factory would follow the owners manual over the service manual. It would seem to me that if anyone is in doubt, they...
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    New Clutch issue ... I think..

    What is a spec 3+ clutch/flywheel?
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    New Clutch issue ... I think..

    I think you just proved that the problem is in the pressure plate/flywheel interface. The Ram clutch acted the same as the original, the bolts backed out. I doubt if locktite or so called proper torqueing will fix it. Ford should acknowledge this and fix it. It could be excessive clearance...
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