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12-02-2016, 04:15 PM | #1 |
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Clutch problem solved
After completing a restoration, I have been plagued with clutch problems - got to the stage where I could not change gears. My brother located a free multidisk clutch assembly in good condition and over the last few days he flew a 1000 kilometres to help me swap them over. After a bit of a battle to free the old clutch I can see why I was having all the problems! Slipped the other clutch in, connected everything up and it's running to perfection. We just need to do a bit of brake adjustment before he returns home Monday.
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12-02-2016, 05:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
It's great to have good helpful brothers!! Another model A back on the road!
Would old clutch be rebuildable, I haven't a clue. |
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12-02-2016, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
Were you able to clean and use the original flywheel?
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12-03-2016, 01:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
Yes Tom,
Took a bit of cleaning (and patience) but it came up pretty well okay. Not sure what all the gunk was so used face mask etc. Looking at refurbishing the multidisc some time in the future for a viable "spare"". John |
12-03-2016, 02:48 AM | #5 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
"Looking at refurbishing the multidisc some time in the future for a viable "spare""."
If you haven't experienced it ... that center spring is deadly. |
12-03-2016, 04:14 AM | #6 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
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12-03-2016, 04:53 AM | #7 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
A foot or so of all thread rod is what I used when I rebuilt mine.
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12-04-2016, 02:57 AM | #8 |
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Re: Clutch problem solved
I made a clutch spring compression device today and took the clutch to pieces. These are the metal discs - a tad rusty. It's easy to see and understand, when the clutch is apart, why I was having such an issue. So with the Model A going great I also took the opportunity to take the 1915 Model T out today for a outing. Have not started it for at least six months and a half-crank was all it took!
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