Do you need to break in a Centerforce clutch?
-Follow the required break in procedure for your new Centerforce clutch assembly. It is necessary to ensure proper seat-in of the friction material, full performance and proper heat cycling. Failure to do so may result in premature wear, decreased holding capacity, improper clutch operation and will void the warranty.
When to replace the pressure plate on a clutch?
Replace hardware if it is worn or if the factory service manual recommends replacement. -Always utilize the proper hardware (shouldered bolts, dowel pins, etc) to affix the pressure plate to the flywheel and the flywheel to the crankshaft. Failure to do so could result in a vibration, improper clutch operation or clutch failure.
How is the clutch rated for a car?
All clutches are rated to handle a certain amount of torque. The power rating of the clutch depends on the application, the power output of the engine and the type of driving or use the clutch will experience. Larger, heavier vehicles as well as performance vehicles typically have stronger or higher capacity clutches.
When to replace the alignment pins on a clutch?
The alignment dowel pins properly locate the pressure plate to the flywheel for balance purposes and provide shear strength between the pressure plate and flywheel. The alignment dowel pins should always be replaced if they are worn, damaged, broken, or missing from the flywheel.
-Follow the required break in procedure for your new Centerforce clutch assembly. It is necessary to ensure proper seat-in of the friction material, full performance and proper heat cycling. Failure to do so may result in premature wear, decreased holding capacity, improper clutch operation and will void the warranty.
What’s the set point on a big twin clutch?
With the clutch adjuster bottomed out, insert your Allen key. As always, you definitely will want to check your factory service manual here for specifics, and when you do, it will likely give you a set point (1/2 turn) or a range (1/2 to 3/4 turn).
Is it time to renew a worn out H-D clutch?
If it’s time to renew a worn-out H-D clutch, check out our Harley-Davidson clutch kits. Made by leading manufacturers such as Alto Products, these kits have everything you need to get your Harley running right again. As aftermarket parts, they offer you considerable savings while meeting or beating OEM specifications.
What kind of wrench do I need to adjust clutch?
Like the clutch cable adjuster, the actual clutch adjuster also uses a jam nut to keep everything in place. To break this free, you will want to use a wrench for the nut itself (in our case an 11/16) as well as a hex key to hold the clutch adjuster in place as you do.