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Old 10-12-2018, 08:39 PM   #16
BRENT in 10-uh-C
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Default Re: Clutch Chatter & Flywheel run-out

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Originally Posted by robib View Post
Flamingo is on the right track, Fort Wayne is excellent. Many clutch discs today are made with not enough "air gap". The gap I am speaking of the gap between the clutch disc itself and the friction material. There is a marcel spring between the disc and the friction material which is there to "soften/dampen" clutch engagement, preventing chatter. Good friend built an A with a flathead and 5speed. Chattered so bad he could not drive it. Called Fort Wayne, they sent a new clutch disc and all is well.
I have dealt with Ft Wayne clutch on numerous occasions, and you both are correct on their expertise.

I will do some research on this 'air gap' that you are mentioning.
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