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Title: Testing the clutch
Post by: neale_rs on October 09, 2008, 09:11:16 AM

What is the best way to test a clutch?  Mine is working fairly well but I imagine it is getting old at 13 years +.

Thanks

Title: Re: Testing the clutch
Post by: Jeffy on October 09, 2008, 10:10:18 AM

Well the old way, I was taught to check was to put the E-brake on and hold the brake.  Have the engine running and in gear.  Then let the clutch out and the engine should die.

The other way is to actually look at the clutch.  There is an inspection slot at the bottom of the bellhousing.  You should see a sheet metal plate on the bottom covering a gap between the engine and the bellhousing.  Laying down, and look up and you shoud be able to see through a 1/8" gap.

Title: Re: Testing the clutch
Post by: neale_rs on October 09, 2008, 10:31:43 AM

Thanks.  My engine dies all the time, mostly off road, so it must be OK!

Title: Re: Testing the clutch
Post by: 95yjman on October 09, 2008, 09:13:13 PM

Sweet Jeffy I didn't know about the gap thing, I'll have to check that out!