Clutch Chatter - Kennedy stage 1 w/ CB superdisc.

[Bug53]

Since day one this clutch has been shuddering and chattering upon release. I have shimmed the Bowden tube quite a bit but it only helps a little.
Just how much can this be bowed before I am in a situation where the cable is sawing through the tube?
Have contemplated pulling the engine and putting a Sachs pressure plate in there.
Its also not real pleasureable to drive with aged knees
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[volky1970]

Hi,

That happened to me once all of a sudden. I saw the cable had already cut the tube and was getting caught in it.

I tried to put a copper tube on it but impossible since I didn't want to lower the tranny, so I took a worm clamp and tighten it to the point the cut tube would get together.

At least that solved my issue. Been 3 years now.
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[jim martin]

you need to pull the motor and inspect all 3 items carefully .
disc, pp and flywheel .
you will find your answer by looking at the contact areas
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[Bobs67vwagen]

I had a shuttering problem on a 67 bug many years ago, it turned out that the rear most weld on the clutch tube had broken. You might check that- good luck-Bob

[Bruce]

[Bug53]

[oprn]

I quit using solid center clutch discs. If your set up is inclined to chatter or grab the solid center disc will bring it to the fore in a heart beat.
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[Bug53]

[ZEKE65]

Long arm worked fine on my 65 with no other changes. The diaphragm pressure plate doesn't need all the travel that the short arm provided.
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[Bug53]

[ZEKE65]

Ebay, Clutch cable arm long vw
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[chrisflstf]

Weddle has long arms, but only for 20mm shafts. Empi arms are sketchy. Stuff like splines clocked wrong... You can make a long arm yourself. Cut and weld

My long arm with a kep stage 1 , you can push the pedal in easy with 1 hand

[Bug53]

[BFB]

worn out / weak trans mount can accentuate that too.
so can trying to ease the clutch out too much because your concerned about the clutch chatter / jumping. ive had a couple that did that and they drove way better when I just let the clutch out & go and avoid slippage as much as possible
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[Bug53]

[chrisflstf]

[quote]
I am wondering if this can be swapped with the engine in the car.?
I’m thinking so.[/quote

Maybe, but that damn spring will ruin anybodies day

I found a 4 inch long Philips screwdriver works the best to get it over the arm

[b-man]