Broncoboy36081 Posted September 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2014 Don't think the previous owner got it just right! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2014 Carefull with those bolts they break easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted September 2, 2014 Carefull with those bolts they break easy. Thanks dan for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted September 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2014 Don't think the previous owner got it just right! Lol OK ... What am I looking at here? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted September 2, 2014 OK ... What am I looking at here? Thanks Look at how offset the spring is. That what it looked like when I opened it up. The sting was offset to one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted September 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2014 Look at how offset the spring is. That what it looked like when I opened it up. The sting was offset to one side. Ahhhh... thanks... now I see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted September 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2014 Torque on these spring bolts is only 5.8 ftlb - that's only 70 INCH-lb. Be very careful and use a torque wrench when tightening. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted September 2, 2014 Torque on these spring bolts is only 5.8 ftlb - that's only 70 INCH-lb. Be very careful and use a torque wrench when tightening. RR Thanks! Will put one on for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted September 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2014 I can't believe a P.O. didn't know that the spring was like that when he buttoned it back up. It may not have been of his doing... Keep an eye on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted September 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks! Will put one on for it. Only use an in/lb. torque wrench. Ft/lb torque wrenches don't work at 5.8 ft/lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted September 3, 2014 I can't believe a P.O. didn't know that the spring was like that when he buttoned it back up. It may not have been of his doing... Keep an eye on it... Somebody was in it because it had a full friction disc in the back of the stack. Somebody didn't line up the marks on the pressure plate and clutch basket either. Who knows. Anyway friction discs need replacing anyway and spring too. Clutch plates looked good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted September 4, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 4, 2014 Hey Chase, Boy, that must have been a real shock when you removed the clutch cover! There are two issues that have caused the Clutch Diaphragm Spring to look like this. In combination, there is basically NO spring tension left on the Clutch Friction Discs, so the Clutch Diaphragm Spring gets slung out of the retaining ring. Issue #1 is the Clutch Diaphragm Spring has lost it's "Spring Memory" because of heat and age. The spring height is not as tall as it used to be when it was new. Issue #2 is the Clutch Friction Discs are worn to the point that they are too thin, and the "Stacked Height" of the Clutch Friction Discs and Steel Clutch Plates is not tall enough to be compressed by the Clutch Diaphragm Spring. A new Spring AND Clutch Friction Discs will solve both issues nicely. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted September 4, 2014 Hey Chase, Boy, that must have been a real shock when you removed the clutch cover! There are two issues that have caused the Clutch Diaphragm Spring to look like this. In combination, there is basically NO spring tension left on the Clutch Friction Discs, so the Clutch Diaphragm Spring gets slung out of the retaining ring. Issue #1 is the Clutch Diaphragm Spring has lost it's "Spring Memory" because of heat and age. The spring height is not as tall as it used to be when it was new. Issue #2 is the Clutch Friction Discs are worn to the point that they are too thin, and the "Stacked Height" of the Clutch Friction Discs and Steel Clutch Plates is not tall enough to be compressed by the Clutch Diaphragm Spring. A new Spring AND Clutch Friction Discs will solve both issues nicely. Earl Sounds awesome Earl!! Thanks for the explanation. Sure am glad I got both from you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 4, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 4, 2014 It is rare for those plates to wear out that bad. Suppose the spring got weak as they are known to do and when it started slipping he just kept hammering it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted September 4, 2014 Share #15 Posted September 4, 2014 Was the spring seat there or left out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted September 4, 2014 Share #16 Posted September 4, 2014 would you like my old one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted September 4, 2014 Share #17 Posted September 4, 2014 I did my clutch at a Maintenance Day with Skydoc looking over my shoulder. He told me to tighten the bolts by using a small ratchet wrench but don't hold the handle....hold the head of the ratchet under the palm of your hand. That way you only use your wrist to tighten the bolts and can't really crank them down. A little past snug is all it took. That was on my 84...over 3 years ago now and it's still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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