McLeod Twin Disc engagement problem
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Drifting
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From: Brandywine, Chester and Ridley Valleys Pennsylvania
McLeod Twin Disc engagement problem
Well, I bought the ring, but I'm still having trouble figuring out how I'm going to pop the question... :jester
Seriously though, I have a Street Twin in an 88 4+3, and recently I've been hearing (and feeling) a major groan from the clutch assy when releasing the clutch under a load. I also hear a little extra noise when releasing the clutch in neutral with the engine running.
I've run the clutch for about 6 months, and really haven't beat on it that hard.
No problems when the clutch is being engaged at low loads, nor does it have problems when fully engaged.
Throwout bearing? Pressure Plate? Flywheel? Anyone else further along on the TwinDisc learning curve than me? Thanks in advance...
Seriously though, I have a Street Twin in an 88 4+3, and recently I've been hearing (and feeling) a major groan from the clutch assy when releasing the clutch under a load. I also hear a little extra noise when releasing the clutch in neutral with the engine running.
I've run the clutch for about 6 months, and really haven't beat on it that hard.
No problems when the clutch is being engaged at low loads, nor does it have problems when fully engaged.
Throwout bearing? Pressure Plate? Flywheel? Anyone else further along on the TwinDisc learning curve than me? Thanks in advance...
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Drifting
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Re: McLeod Twin Disc engagement problem (wheelsup)
My clutch went in in stages. McLeod sent the wrong flywheel 3 times (I know, there's only 2 types for SBC). They sent the wrong hydraulic cylinder (figured this out after helping them get the flywheel right) and gave the wrong measurements to my mechanic 4 times.
Abso-phuckin-loutely amazing.... Anyway, It's the stock release bearing unit in there, this is what they tell me the 4+3 requires.
Assuming you have a Street Twin, you are running a Mcleod Bearing? Did it come with your kit?
Abso-phuckin-loutely amazing.... Anyway, It's the stock release bearing unit in there, this is what they tell me the 4+3 requires.
Assuming you have a Street Twin, you are running a Mcleod Bearing? Did it come with your kit?
Melting Slicks
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Re: McLeod Twin Disc engagement problem (TrueBlue ChevyDude)
I have the Street Twin,but I used a Hydraulic release bearing that bolts to the front of the input shaft.It works very well.It was bolted to a ZF 6spd.
Phil
Phil
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Drifting
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Re: McLeod Twin Disc engagement problem (wheelsup)
I assume the hyd. bearing that you mentioned is the McLeod unit.
Thanks for the info, if it ends up being the bearing, I'll be sure to get McLeod to send me a hydraulic one.
Thanks for the info, if it ends up being the bearing, I'll be sure to get McLeod to send me a hydraulic one.
