Replace Clutch Plates???

dps-rider · Full Member Joined: Aug 25, 2007 Posts: 100

I am in the process of rebuilding and upgrading my engine (rephased 700 cc). I had a trans problem last summer that took out 1st and 2nd gears which forced me to start out in 3rd a few times to get home. Since then I have had problems with the clutch slipping probably due to the plates getting glazed.

The question is, I have seen where others have sanded the plates to clean them up and increase hookup. If my plates are within spec as far as thickness goes, could I do this to stop the slipping or should I just get new plates? I am concerned because the new engine will have more torque with the displacement increase, etc.

Shannon60 · Posted: December 27, 2007, 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Replace Clutch Plates???

you can dress the steel plates by (dont laugh this really works very well!) taking them out in your driveway and pressing firmly do figure eights on both sides until you have a nice even crosshatch pattern

xsleo · Posted: December 29, 2007, 4:13 am Post subject: Re: Replace Clutch Plates???

tried that on my driveway. i got gravel under my fingernails. going to the nieghbors next time. his driveway is concrete.

5twins · Full Member Joined: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 1616

Yes, you want to use a concrete surface. I've heard the side of a cinder block works well also.

Kablazzie · Posted: December 29, 2007, 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Replace Clutch Plates???

Shannon60 wrote:

you can dress the steel plates by (dont laugh this really works very well!) taking them out in your driveway and pressing firmly do figure eights on both sides until you have a nice even crosshatch pattern

This is true. The first few powershifts are fun as hell.

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