Re: clutch chatter & freeplay adjustment

Posted by Mike Flanagan on June 16, 1997 at 23:34:52

In Reply to: clutch chatter & freeplay adjustment
posted by Wayne Parker on June 16, 1997 at 21:18:30

:I have a clutch that has recently started to chatter when you let it out in either low or reverse gear.The engine was rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago and included a new release bearing, disk and pressure plate.The flywheel was resurfaced.I checked the freeplay and it is 1 1/8".Is this about right?Are there any other possibilities that might cause this?Thanks for your help.This Model A Ford page is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Wayne, I recently started having what I would describe as "chattering" in a clutch similar to yours. Read new 5000 miles ago. Removing the inspection plate I immediately saw my problem. Whoever assembled the pressure plate neglected to clinch the nuts that adjust the fingers that dis-engage the clutch via the throw-out bearing. One of the fingers was nearly loose. I replaced all the nuts with locking nuts and all has been well since. Something to check. I agree this page is the cat's meow.
Mike Flanagan, The Model A Fool.

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