Triumphrat

CaptRussell · 06-30-2006, 05:44 AM

Opened up my clutch and the nuts were threaded way down, I looks like I could fit another plate in there. It would appear that there is enough meat left on the bonded plates to still be serviceable. It was suggested to me I need a stacker plate. Does anyone have any experience with installing and running one of these in their clutch. Any anecdotes or experience shared appreciated.

GrandPaulZ · 06-30-2006, 08:40 AM

I am just funny about liking to do what the book says.

Get a new set of bonded plates, knock the glaze off the steel plates, and re-install per the book.

Check your clutch springs for proper minimum length.

okiecityflash · 06-30-2006, 10:25 PM

GPZ, Does checking spring length guarantee that the springs have proper tension, and are serviceable? I would think that heat from friction over a period of time could reduce the strength of the spring without necessarily shortening it. Just curious and musing. :???: PS: I'm with you on the book 100% My shop manual mentions measuring spring length on oil pump service. Thats what piqued my interest.

[ This message was edited by: okiecityflash on 2006-06-30 20:29 ]

GrandPaulZ · 07-01-2006, 03:24 PM

I think the weakening process in this application results in some shortening of the free length AND weakness in compression resistance. Doesn't the book call for a pressure guage to compress and test with?

okiecityflash · 07-01-2006, 07:56 PM

What made me wonder, now that I think about it, is the trouble shooting guide in my Triumph shop manual. Concerning the oil pressure relief valve it states " When the spring is removed it can be checked for compressive strength by measuring the length. Compare this figure with that given in TECHNICAL DATA". No mention of pressure testing. I'm past that problem, I'm just trying find out for future trouble shooting. Kind of like, is the torque specified, dry torque and wet torque ? I ain't figured that out yet either, but I know a mechanic would have to know this, or be under torquing his oily bolts, etc. :???:

CaptRussell · 07-01-2006, 08:23 PM

now then .... about stacker plates?

peintremondain · 07-02-2006, 05:47 AM

hi captain,
what you mean by stacker plate(my english is limited you know...)?
ben

GrandPaulZ · 07-02-2006, 09:46 AM

Stacker plates are additional plates that are inserted int he stack of standard clutch plates that result in a stack that is the optimal height to provide best performance and/or lever feel.

Bonnevillian · 07-02-2006, 09:54 AM

Sounds like a band-aid fix. If the plates are serviceable I wouldn't worry about it. If they are causing a problem and are within service limits then you have an issue somewhere and that should be addressed but not by adding more plates that spec. :-D

okiecityflash · 07-02-2006, 10:34 AM

Didn't me to hijack your thread Capt.. Sometimes I think of these things as conversations. I'm going to try and stick to the facts from here on out. But if anyone happens to know the answer to my query, I'd appreciate it.

fft: I have heard good things about 7 plate clutches as far as reducing lever resistance. When I need to, I think I'll go that route for that reason. Cheers.