Drivetrain problem

[partymarko]

Please Help

2001 F-350 7.3L powerstroke 4x4 manual transmission 180K miles
Today while towing a Boat my truck started to slip and was making bad noises
After disconnecting the boat I was still was not able to drive
Please let me know what you guys think, went wrong with my powertrain

[Schnot]

Need more of a description. "Bad noises" doesn't really help much.


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[partymarko]

Thank you for your reply
when the engine is transferring power to the drive shaft it makes grinding type of sound
as something is not fully engaged and it's slipping
I hope this helps
Thanks again
Mark

[Schnot]

Well the only thing that can slip in a standard transmission is the clutch. I'd say you probably need a clutch. I'd go with a new southbend replacement. Just have your flywheel cut and save yourself a little money rather than buying a whole kit. Should be about $40 to get it turned.


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[partymarko]

Can clutch go all of a sudden?
there was no slipping before
Also should I be able to drive allowing slow transition between gears?
(I'm not able to do that)
Thank You