Before towing the vehicle, be sure to lift the rear wheels off the ground or dis-
connect the driveline to avoid damage to the transmission during towing.
FOREWARD
This manual has been prepared to provide the customer and the maintenance personnel with information and instructions on the maintenance and repair of the CLARK® Transmission.
Extreme care has been exercised in the design, selection of materials and manufacturing of these units. The slight outlay in personal attention and cost required to provide regular and proper lubrication, inspection at stated intervals, and
such adjustments as may be indicated will be reimbursed many times in low cost operation and trouble free service.
In order to become familiar with the various parts of the transmission, its principle of operation, troubleshooting and
adjustments, it is urged that the service person study the instructions in this manual carefully and use it as a reference
when performing maintenance and repair operations.
Whenever repair or replacement of components parts is required, only Clark-approved parts as listed in the applicable
parts manual should be used. Use of “will-fit” or non-approved parts may endanger proper operation and performance
of the equipment. The Clark Equipment Company does not warrant repair or replacement parts, nor failures resulting
from the use thereof, which are not supplied by or approved by the Clark Equipment Company.
IMPORTANT: Always furnish the Distributor with the transmission serial and model number when ordering parts.
THE CLARK SYNCHRONIZER AND HOW IT WORKS FOR YOU
The Clark split-pin synchronizer prevents the clashing of the gears and increase the speed of shifting.
In a conventional transmission which does not have synchronizers the absence of gear clashing is dependent entirely
on the skill of the truck driver. By double-clutching and split second timing of engine speeds with the gear shifting
movement, a driver can synchronize the speeds of the engaging gears and thereby prevent the damage to gears by
clashing when a fast shift. The splint-pin sychronzier performs the same function with or without the “double-clutching”
operating even though the driver does not accurately time his gear shifting movements. It also mechanically prevents
the driver from completing the shift to the point of gear engagement until the engaging gears have reached the same or
synchronous speeds. This is known as the blocking action of the synchronizer and it is this action that makes the operation of shifting a transmission having synchronizers different from one which does not have synchronizers.
Upon shifting gears in these synchronized transmissions the first part of the gear shift lever movement brings the
blockers into contact. The blockers momentarily prevent further movement of the shift lever and the pressure exerted
by the driver to complete the movement, is transferred by the blockers to the synchronizer providing the force necessary to synchronize the gears being engaged. When the engaging gears have reached the same speed, the blockers
automatically disengage, permitting the gear shift lever movement to be completed. Therefore, to properly shift a synchronized transmission a steady and continuous pressure must be applied by the driver to the shift lever until the shift
is completed. Under normal conditions this action is instantaneous.
Sometimes difficulty is experienced in shifting a synchronizer when the vehicle is standing still. This is caused by the
fact that the disengagement of the blockers requires relative rotation and with the vehicle at rest and with the engine
clutch released, there may be at times, no relative rotation of the engaging gears. Under these conditions, the same continuous pressure should be applied to the shift lever and at the same time, the clutch should be engaged slightly. This
will give sufficient rotation to unblock the synchronizer and allow the shift to be completed without difficulty.
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR CLARK
MANUALLY SHIFTED TRANSMISSIONS
*Mil-L-2105C Extreme Pressure Lubricant (or API classification GL-5) of the SAE viscosity recommended in the chart at
the right is preferred. All lubricants should be backed by the
reputation of a well-know supplier. It is important to specify
EP lubricants of the MIL-L-2105C type only, or of a API classification GL-5.
*Do not use extreme pressure lubricants other than MIL-L2105C or of a API classification GL-5.
Many EP lubricants contain highly-active chemical compounds that have been formulated to perform satisfactorily in
specific types of applications. Severe corrosion, residual
deposits, and inadequate lubrication may result from
improper application. Use of EP lubricants other that MIL-L2105C or of a API classification GL-5 may result in failure
and/or impaired operation.
DRAINING ECONOMY - The object in draining the transmission oil periodically is to eliminate possible bearing surface
abrasion and attendant wear. Minute particles of metal, the
product of normal wear in service, are deposited in and circulate with the transmission oil. The oil changes chemically,
due to its repeated heating and cooling, also the terrific
churning it undergoes in the presence of air. It is desirable to
drain out this used oil after the first 1,000 miles (1609,0 Km)
of service (regardless of type of service). Subsequent drains
should be made every 24,000 miles (38616,0 Km) or six (6)
months (whichever comes first) for highway service, and every 8,000 to 10,000 miles [12872,0-16090,0 Km] or six (6)
months (whichever comes first) “on-off” highway and “pick-up and delivery” types of service. Do this only when the
transmission is thoroughly warm.
FLUSHING - After draining, flushing is desirable. Replace the drain plug and fill the transmission to the proper level with
a light flushing oil. Drive the transmission for a short period at fast idle in such a manner that the gears in the transmission are rotating without load. This washes out the old oil clinging to the interior of the gear case, covers and shifter
rails. BE SURE TO DRAIN OUT ALL of the flushing oil before attempting to refill with new oil. This flushing procedure is
most important after first drain.
REFILL - First, removal all dirt around the filler plug, Then refill with new oil of a grade recommended for the existing
season and prevailing service. Fill to the bottom of the level testing plug positioned on the side of the transmission. DO
NOT OVERFILL, as the excess quantity will serve no useful purpose. If the oil level is too high, it will cause excessive oil
churning and high oil temperature and possible leakage.
INSPECTION - Oil level inspection should be made every 6,000 miles [9654,0 Km] which usually coincides with the
vehicle manufacturers chassis lube procedure. Always clean around filler plug before inspection. Add sufficient oil to
maintain correct level.
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CLARK
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280V-Series Transmission
ItemDescription QTY
1Shift Rod Cover Screw...........................................................14
2Shift Rod Cover Screw Lockwasher.......................................14
When screws with pre-applied thread locking compound
are removed after initial assembly, clean thread locking
compound are removed after initial assembly, clean
threads thoroughly and apply Loctite 262 Thread Lock
before re-installation.
Check all mainshaft constant-mesh gears to make sure
they rotate freely on mainshaft.
Check mainshaft 1st & Reverse sliding gear to make sure
it slides freely on mainshaft.
Hand-spin idler gear and countershaft assemblies after
each is installed on their bearings in trans. case. Both
must spin freely and smoothly.
Unless otherwise specified:
Tighten all capscrews 20-25 Lbs. Ft. [27,2-33,8N.m]
Apply a thin coat of Loctite 510
Gasket Eliminator to the O.D. of all oil seals before
assembly.
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