What to do if you have a clutch drag problem?
On a flat surface, depress the clutch pedal, shift into neutral and wait 30 seconds. Shift into reverse. It should go in smoothly and if it does, the creeping was caused by spin down and you have nothing to worry about. If it clashes, you have a clutch drag problem. What causes it and how can you fix it?
What causes clutch disc to have no grip?
A glazed clutch disc will have no grip and if the clutch disc is completely worn down, the apply springs will not put enough pressure on the pressure plate to hold it tight against the flywheel. However, if you catch the slipping early, the first thing you should do is check the clutch linkage adjustment.
What happens if there is no free play in the clutch?
If the clutch fork return spring is not connected, the pedal will have no free play, but the clutch will not slip in this case. The clutch will fully engage and the throwout bearing will ride the release levers or fingers, but will not apply pressure. So do not mistake this lack of free play as a sign of misadjustment.
What happens when you put the clutch in gear?
With the clutch pedal pressed in and the car in gear on a flat surface, the car may creep forward. On the other end of the spectrum, the car won’t go into gear at all. With the transmission in gear and the clutch pedal depressed, the engine will stall. First make sure the car isn’t creeping because of spindown which is totally normal.
What are the pros and cons of a closed primary belt drive?
3) Less Maintenance : Whether you are running an open or closed primary, not having to worry about primary chain oil is a pleasure and it is one less place for oil to leak from. You also avoid major primary chain adjustments (i.e. moving the transmission, adjusting the rear drive chain, etc).
What’s the difference between a primary belt and an open belt?
First, you have the fact that the belt itself weighs a fraction of what the primary chain weighs. Additionally, the sprockets that the chain wraps around are usually steel, while the belt pulleys are generally made of aluminum. Additionally, an open belt setup allows the removal of at a minimum the outer primary cover and hardware.
Can a primary belt drive be used on a Shovelhead?
So, I have recently started researching the pros and cons of a primary belt drive conversion for my 1972 Harley Davidson Shovelhead. As you know, the Shovelhead project is a big deal for me and is featured a lot here on HappyWrench. Why this sudden interest in a primary belt drive?
Why is my primary belt drive leaking oil?
It was pretty clear that this oil was coming from either the front or back of the primary case. The leaking stopped after I ran the bike a few times, probably because the little bit of oil in the closed primary leaked out. The leak was probably caused by one of (or a combination of) the items above.