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09-25-2018, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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shattering clutch, i need a fix
i have owned four model a's and all had a shattering clutch!!!, how do i smooth out a clutch in a model a?????
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09-25-2018, 07:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
Get the flywheel and pressure plate and clutch disc balanced as a unit.
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09-26-2018, 05:34 AM | #3 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
Shattering clutch ? I'm thinking you're talking about a chatter/shake.
That is usually caused by improper bell housing alignment and pressure plate finger adjustment. It could also be caused by a warped flywheel. |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
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In addition to other thoughts, could be grease or oil on the clutch disc.
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09-26-2018, 11:30 AM | #5 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
That was my problem. Rode the clutch as I drove it for a little while and it cleared itself up.
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09-26-2018, 12:13 PM | #6 |
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09-26-2018, 04:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
Try doing SMOOTH second gear only take offs, for a MONTH. Just slowly let out the clutch ALL the way, at an idle & then give it the GAS.----That smoothed out Minervas' clutch beautifully!
Let me know if that worked & I'll explain WHY. Bill W.
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09-26-2018, 05:20 PM | #8 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
Mine was so bad it shuck rust and dirt for under the body :-( When I was repairing the car I checked the flywheel, pressure plate, and disc. Sanded the flywheel face, sanded the pressure plate, and bead blasted the disc. In testing after repairs where done the clutch was smooth as silk :-)
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09-26-2018, 07:27 PM | #9 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
i assume you would balance to "0"?????
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09-26-2018, 07:31 PM | #10 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
can you suggest a book that would walk a guy thru this???, is it a special machine/ procedure to clean up a flywheel or can i do it on a lathe???
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09-26-2018, 07:32 PM | #11 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
worth a try before i tear it apart
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09-26-2018, 07:34 PM | #12 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
i will try it, is that once a day for a month or ten times a day???
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09-26-2018, 09:24 PM | #13 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
My 29 vibrated like a paint shaker, every time I started from a dead stop. I installed a new disc, a good looking used pressure plate, and dialed in the flywheel cover. I also used my 1/4 sheet electric sander to lightly sand the flywheel face. Now it's smooth as an automatic.
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09-26-2018, 10:00 PM | #14 |
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Re: shattering clutch, i need a fix
OK, I'll explain the "WHY" on post#7---Model As are commonly prone to clutch chatter on initial take off. Each time it chatters, it creates HIGHS & LOWS in the disc lining. Each time it does it, they get HIGHER & LOWER.
The idling second gear take off uses ONLY the HIGH spots for grip. SO, in time, they wear down to the same level as the LOW spots & it doesn't chatter any more. HOPE THIS MAKES SENSE TO YOU, IT'S THE BEST I CAN EXPLAIN IT! Bill W.
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