Clutch gurus, answer me please.........

[crag antler]

So how does this clutch assembly look to you??? Besides oily




A little over 41,000 miles. Replacing a head gasket and I figured I would look at the clutch at the same time. No fragments of anything when I pulled the cover off and I can't notice hairline cracks or any discrepencies.
Before I put her back together I guess I will check the tolerances of the springs and plates.

[crag antler]

Also, how much play should there be at the thrust rod and bearing???


Thanks

[Tarbash 27]

how are the friction plates? worn down at all, i just replaced mine for the first time at 48,000 miles.

[chef1366]

The springs on the backing plate should be snug and not rattle around or spin. Did the clutch slip at all? Since you have it apart put new friction plates, clean the steel plates with a brillo pad and new springs.

[Hoomgar]

You can also go over the metal plates lightly with some 100 grit sand paper and then wipe clean with a dry rag before putting it back together. If the friction plates have that many miles on them it is worth it to replace them while in there.

[chef1366]

If you already haven't, put a high volume oil pump in your 1100 while you have it apart.

[tracy borchert]

It's better to replace it all while you have it apart. It will save you from tearing it back apart again.You can get the complete kit for under $200 from a local dealer.

[Road_Clam]

Also, how much play should there be at the thrust rod and bearing???


Thanks

Doug,
I recently had my whole clutch apart. I experienced and abrupt slip and overrev @ 8000 rpm's. Basically I had a worn bronze groove thrust washer, and my springs were shot (right at the minimum free height spec). I installed a new grooved thrust washer (a common component that wears out), Barnett friction plates, and NOS Suzuki springs. My basket had some play, as did the anti-shock springs in the primary gear. My seasoned GS Guru friend/mechanic Jay inspected all my clutch components and advised me on replacing the above mentioned components. My clutch performance and overall action is now perfect.

BTW, If you had a SILVER engine, you wouldn't be experiencing so many problems. The SILVER engines are less hp, therefore more reliable.
Rich

[crag antler]

BTW, If you had a SILVER engine, you wouldn't be experiencing so many problems. The SILVER engines are less hp, therefore more reliable.
Rich

I can't even go there

[crag antler]

Doug,
I recently had my whole clutch apart. I experienced and abrupt slip and overrev @ 8000 rpm's. Basically I had a worn bronze groove thrust washer, and my springs were shot (right at the minimum free height spec). I installed a new grooved thrust washer (a common component that wears out), Barnett friction plates, and NOS Suzuki springs. My basket had some play, as did the anti-shock springs in the primary gear. My seasoned GS Guru friend/mechanic Jay inspected all my clutch components and advised me on replacing the above mentioned components. My clutch performance and overall action is now perfect.

BTW, If you had a SILVER engine, you wouldn't be experiencing so many problems. The SILVER engines are less hp, therefore more reliable.
Rich

Serioulsy Thanks for the help Rich.
I plan on going that route.The new parts that is.
Never had any slipping until I hit way up in the RPM's and not there too often.
Like my license clean as it is

[Road_Clam]

Serioulsy Thanks for the help Rich.
I plan on going that route.The new parts that is.
Never had any slipping until I hit way up in the RPM's and not there too often.
Like my license clean as it is

BTW,
When I compared my old clutch springs to the new ones, the new ones were about .250" taller.