Clutch

tri_x_troll · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 5:36 am Post subject: Clutch

Wouldn't a bad clutch slip the same in high and low range? Or would it slip more in low range?
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flxratd · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:20 am Post subject:

i would say it would slip worse because you have multiplied the gearing which would overpower the clutch easier
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drivermod · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:09 am Post subject:

Generally they will slip more in high range. The gear multiplication reduces the stress on the clutch and the rest of the driveline. Worst case, for te clutch, will be high range and 5th gear.
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papa102498 · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:31 am Post subject:

Drivermod is correct, top gear usually slips first. Lost 13th gear in a Mack I used to drive, 12th and 11th would slip if I really got on the throttle hard. 10th and under would not slip at all. Clutch plate was still good, pressure plate had broken teeth.
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tri_x_troll · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:53 am Post subject:

hmmmm....I found driving in the snow that if I accelerated heavy in 4low that the comanche would produce a burning smell and the engine would rev high with very little tire spin for a bit before taking off. Four high was fine.
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tri_x_troll · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:53 am Post subject:

I have never worn out a clutch before, what does a bad one feel like?
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flxratd · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:46 am Post subject:

i beleave the question was high and low range not hi and low gear so with more load on the clutch it would in fact slip easier in low range like i said originally. if you put the vehicle in high gear and are able to let the clutch out like your trying to take off and it doesnt kill the engine something in the clutch is wore out and needs addressed
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tri_x_troll · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:31 am Post subject:

hmmm.....If I put it in 3rd and let off the clutch it stalls. Guess the clutch must be ok. The 2.8 must just be too powerfull in 4 low.
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GPER · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject:

There should not be clutch slippage in any gear, if there is there is a problem.
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papa102498 · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:14 pm Post subject:

Sounds like its hanging sometimes. I agree with Tom, it needs to be taken apart and inspected.
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jeeprex · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:33 am Post subject:

high or low, pull the damn tranny, slap a clutch, new plate, pilot and throw out bearing in it, its cheap and easy. its like bitching about buying new rotors with your brake pads......
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flxratd · Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:54 pm Post subject:

i thought they were five speeds so third will not do but i guess after 20 years of working on this crap its easier to do in my head than explain so like nate said put a clutch in it and be done. have a nice day

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scott
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