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burrows540 Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2006 Posts: 10
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:36 pm Post subject: 71 bay - clutch slipping in 3rd & 4th - clutch plate? |
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I've got a 71 bay window with a 1835. Just noticed on the freeway that the clutch is slipping up hills and under load. Not noticeable at lower speeds, flat or downhills. When I accelerate up hills in 4th over 50mph the rps race up with little to no added speed. When I keep acceleration at a minimum, the slippage is not an issue. I adjusted the clutch cable but still having the same issue. Rear main does not seem to be leaking enough to cause oil contamination. I also tested the clutch by parking, setting e-brake, and letting clutch out in 3rd and 4th. Bus dies immediately. Shifting is smooth as well.
Is my clutch plate going? If I don't pull the engine for a while, is there risk of doing more damage to the entire clutch assembly? Thoughts?
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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how much freeplay is in the pedal and when did you check it last before this started? _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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burrows540 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="SGKent"]how much freeplay is in the pedal and when did you check it last before this started?[/quote
The last I had checked before the slipping started was when I replaced the cable years ago, and I had adjusted to spec. I adjusted it last week by myself and I'd say its around 1.5" but I did not have a helper to get it honed in. I can check again tonight. |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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burrows540 wrote: |
SGKent wrote: |
how much freeplay is in the pedal and when did you check it last before this started? |
The last I had checked before the slipping started was when I replaced the cable years ago, and I had adjusted to spec. I adjusted it last week by myself and I'd say its around 1.5" but I did not have a helper to get it honed in. I can check again tonight. |
as a clutch wears in it tightens the cable. If they get too tight and slip too long then you will need to replace it, the pressure plate, and possibly the flywheel too. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin
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sodbuster Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2004 Posts: 1084 Location: wherever my baywindow takes me.
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Also have a good look for signs of oil leaking at the flywheel seal. Enough oil leaking from that seal can oil down the clutch and cause exactly what you described. Been there done that! |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50338
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Once the clutch wears enough so that the fingers begin to hit the clutch cover the clutch is done for, no amount of adjusting the clutch is going to fix things.
To test the clutch, drive 10 miles or so around town to get everything warm and then stop and put the bumper up against a tree and engage the parking brake. Now put the tranny in 4th and begin to release the clutch while at the same time flooring the engine. A good clutch will kill the engine while the throttle is to the floor. |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to SGKent.
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