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Offline douglas1947

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Clutch problem T35
« on: 02 Mar 2016 at 16:10 »
When assambling the flywheel / clutch to a MK4 engine, I have noticed a much too big space (3,5mm) between operating mechanism and the fiber thrust disc.

I think the fiber thrust disc is too much worn; itīs down to the rivets. How thick  is the disc, when new?

Michael

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Re: Clutch problem T35
« Reply #1 on: 02 Mar 2016 at 17:32 »
Michael,
            Douglas did list a shim about 1.2mm thick to go behind the thrust disc, but if the clutch will free without fitting a shim, leave it as it is. With wear, the clearance will reduce anyway. If you are still concerned about the amount of clearance, check the thickness of the clutch friction plate - it should be 8mm thick. Also, check out the 6 pins that connect the pressure plate to the spring plate - there is a flange on the pins, then the bronze bush, then there should be a thin spacer (about the same thickness as the flange). If these spacers are missing, the thrust clearance will be excessive. Regarding the tufnol thrust disc - it is quite common for the rivets to be flush with the surface. The thrust discs seldom wear to any great extent, but being bigger in diameter than the thrust bearing, any wear becomes obvious.

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                Eddie.

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Re: Clutch problem T35
« Reply #2 on: 03 Mar 2016 at 16:53 »
Eddie,

thanks for your information.
I have dismanteled and inspected the cutch again:


Clutch plate 7,8mm thick

Thrust disc  2,5mm thick

Thrust disc + shim + clutch outer plate  = 6,0mm

Tab washer (17) over bush (under outer plate end) 1,7mm

I have no idea, where something is wrong.

I will add some photos.

Michael

There is error with the photos. I will try to send seperate.

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Re: Clutch problem T35
« Reply #3 on: 03 Mar 2016 at 16:57 »
Sorry, Iīm not able to send the photos off.
Do not know, whgy itīs not working.

Michael