mybadbanshee Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 ive got a dirt digger clutch from barnett.on the steel plates there is no part on it with a notched section on the outside of the ring like it shows in the clymer manual.you know what im talking about?is this a big deal?also i didnt put the cusion rings back in for some reason, but didnt notice till now when i ripped the clutch apart.would not having those cusion rings in cause massive sllipage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtecjun Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 On the aftermarket clutch there is no notch. All the plates are the same on the one that you got and the factory one they have notches. The rubber rings usually arent installed on the aftermarket kits. Should say in the instructions but I am pretty sure you dont put them back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 On the aftermarket clutch there is no notch. All the plates are the same on the one that you got and the factory one they have notches. The rubber rings usually arent installed on the aftermarket kits. Should say in the instructions but I am pretty sure you dont put them back in. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybadbanshee Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 ok well then im stumped, the clutch im pretty sure was adjusted ok but im was getting some serious slippage.i ran it a little low on oil for one ride when i broke it in.would this have caused the clutch to wear prematurely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybadbanshee Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 oh yeah i almost forgot.i got a little wd40 on the plates.could this be the culprit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_banshee Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 i had the same problem when i did my clutch but stupid me .. i took the adjuster screw for the pressure plate out when i didn't have to. but did you soak your plates in oil before installing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbanshee Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 My guess would be that you didn't get the adjuster screw on the pressure plate adjusted correctly. This usually needs to be adjusted when installing a new clutch. Follow the directions in the manual. This happened to me last time, and it was slipping really badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybadbanshee Posted May 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 i think i figured out what happened.the shee has sat for about 2 and a half years before now.i drained the oil out when it was put away origanally.i filled up the case oil, well i put a little over a quart yeah i know it was low but i was just puttin around for the break in period.but after the 2 and a half years the plates were so dried out the first time i gave it some juice it just smoked the cluch plates cause they hadnt been soaked.oh well leson learned.i knew i had adjusted it perfect.its the obvious you overlook ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowit Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 i think i figured out what happened.the shee has sat for about 2 and a half years before now.i drained the oil out when it was put away origanally.i filled up the case oil, well i put a little over a quart yeah i know it was low but i was just puttin around for the break in period.but after the 2 and a half years the plates were so dried out the first time i gave it some juice it just smoked the cluch plates cause they hadnt been soaked.oh well leson learned.i knew i had adjusted it perfect.its the obvious you overlook ya know. Once those plates are soaked, they are soaked. Not doubting you toasted your clutch, just not because of a lack of oil. Maybe it was just time. Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybadbanshee Posted May 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Once those plates are soaked, they are soaked. Not doubting you toasted your clutch, just not because of a lack of oil. Maybe it was just time. Brandon it was a brand new clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Once those plates are soaked, they are soaked. Not doubting you toasted your clutch, just not because of a lack of oil. Maybe it was just time. Brandon your saying that if a wet clutch sits for 2 years that the steels and fibers will remain soaked? sorry brother but thats wrong. they would maybe at best have some residue left on them but they would not remain soaked. even if he had enough tranny fluid in there while it sat it barley covers the bottom of the plates. that means that over 3/4 of the plate surface has had two years to "dry up" realizing they wont be dry like water drying up but im sure you get where im going. the poruose material that the fibers are made out of without a dought will not retain oil for that amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shee rips Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 your saying that if a wet clutch sits for 2 years that the steels and fibers will remain soaked? sorry brother but thats wrong. they would maybe at best have some residue left on them but they would not remain soaked. even if he had enough tranny fluid in there while it sat it barley covers the bottom of the plates. that means that over 3/4 of the plate surface has had two years to "dry up" realizing they wont be dry like water drying up but im sure you get where im going. the poruose material that the fibers are made out of without a dought will not retain oil for that amount of time. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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