Why do clutch plates have springs?
Clutch Plate Springs The springs in the clutch system ensure smooth and linear power delivery. They remain mounted on the inner side of the clutch plate for easy movement when the clutch is engaged.
What function do the clutch plate torsion springs perform?
Clutch disc torsion springs, also termed damping springs, absorb some of the vibration and shock produced by clutch engagement. They are small coil springs located between the clutch disc splined hub and the friction disc assembly.
What causes clutch plate take-up springs to break?
They can catch on flywheel bolts when the plate is very worn and they can go due to abuse. Some times they get a bit weak and move about slightly in their slots and wear thin and break. Especially if it`s a remanufactured clutch,the tight buggers dont bother changing them most of the time.
How tight are clutch spring bolts supposed to be?
Torque spec is 10ftlb on my KTM 200. I can’t imagine it being 6 times that on the 500. The inner hub is aluminum on the CR isn’t it? Yes it is. Fortunately I removed the broken stud with a pick rather easily. My local dealer had those bolts in stock so I just bought 6 because they were only 1 dollar.
Can a clutch plate break a speed transmission?
The engine plate is moving at over 900 rpm at anytime. Clutch plate comes in contact in a micro second and starts to revolve at the the same RPM as the Engine plate. This his speed transmission can break any plate unless it has set of clutch springs which will absorb the power of rotation till the plate stablises.
What are the springs in a manual clutch?
If you are talking about a manual clutch in an automobile, there are usually two different type of springs. One set are in the clutch disk, the thing with the friction material on it. These are used as a cushion to reduce the chatter when the clutch engages.
Torque spec is 10ftlb on my KTM 200. I can’t imagine it being 6 times that on the 500. The inner hub is aluminum on the CR isn’t it? Yes it is. Fortunately I removed the broken stud with a pick rather easily. My local dealer had those bolts in stock so I just bought 6 because they were only 1 dollar.
What kind of clutch problem do I have?
Clutch installation problems – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community , I have a 1998 Ford Ranger, 2.5, 2 wheel drive, manual transmission vehicle and I’m having quite the issue installing my clutch kit I recently purchased. I have the right parts and reinstalled the old dowel pins, follow…
Can a wrong pressure plate snap a bolt?
It doesn’t matter where they are, there is no pressure plate spring which would snap a bolt. Wrong part or defective pressure plate is still possible as well as the ever-problematic foreign object. I bet you will tell us what was wrong.