fixes for slipping clutch?

[squirrel1182]

Is there any fixes for an slipping clutch(Manuel clutch) that will get my klt to last a little longer befor it needs a clutch? I have no cash to fix it right now and its my "hauler" for everything right now around my house till i get one of my farmall's fixed.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

You could try changing the oil and making sure you have the clutch cable/clutch freeplay properly adjusted. Other than that, the only fix is a clutch rebuild

[jensenracing77]

i have seen several people flip the friction plates over and keep the steel plates the same way and get a very small amount of extra life from them but i personally think it is a wast of time. it helped them get one more ride out of them but to much work for me to just gain a little bit.

[squirrel1182]

I just changed the oil and clutch lever is really loose. Would a specialty oil for wet clutches help? I'm using Quaker State 5-30. Ive heard somewhere that if you scuff up your plates a little with steel wool it will give the fibers something better to grab onto. Is that true or a stupid thing to try?

[Thorpe]

If they are slipping, the damage is done... Glazed fibers and discs... Gonna need replacement...

[squirrel1182]

. Is there any hurt in running it till it wont move anymore? Cash has been a rarity for me for the past year or so.

[jrsqlc]

I just changed the oil and clutch lever is really loose. Would a specialty oil for wet clutches help? I'm using Quaker State 5-30. Ive heard somewhere that if you scuff up your plates a little with steel wool it will give the fibers something better to grab onto. Is that true or a stupid thing to try?

is the quaker state a wet clutch oil? if it isnt then that is why your clutchs are gone......ALWAYS use wet clutch oil.

Any i would say not to ride it untill you get it fixed, if you do it yourself it can be done for around $100.
Dont ride it and cause more problems!!

[squirrel1182]

is the quaker state a wet clutch oil? if it isnt then that is why your clutchs are gone......ALWAYS use wet clutch oil.

Any i would say not to ride it untill you get it fixed, if you do it yourself it can be done for around $100.
Dont ride it and cause more problems!!

ill have mom get prices on fibers and plates next time she goes to town. while shes there ill have her get some motorcycle oil. I guess ill just take my neighbors garden tractor till i get my clutch fixed so i dont screw anything else up.

[fabiodriven]

5w 30 sounds a bit thin for that machine if you ask me.

[Curtis-Tecate3]

You can try shimming up your springs .

[RIDE-RED 250r]

X2! ALWAYS use oil specified as safe for wet clutches, and the proper weight, (usually 10w-40 for most older wheelers)

[cr480r]

Ive heard somewhere that if you scuff up your plates a little with steel wool it will give the fibers something better to grab onto. Is that true or a stupid thing to try?

yes this does work, and it works well. Some clutches slip even when they have alot of life left in them.. Mostly they slip from weak springs, or using the wrong oil.. I like to buy 220 sandpaper and then use my finger in circular pattern to remove all glaze from both sides of the fibers.. I do it on the steel plates too. I have even sandblasted them when i had one handy.. Put it back together with some appropriate oil and I guarantee it will hold if the springs are good and the plates are still thick.. Too many people are quick to throw clutches away when they are still in spec... I have revived many clutches this way.. Its worth a shot if you have more time than money..

[squirrel1182]

yes this does work, and it works well. Some clutches slip even when they have alot of life left in them.. Mostly they slip from weak springs, or using the wrong oil.. I like to buy 220 sandpaper and then use my finger in circular pattern to remove all glaze from both sides of the fibers.. I do it on the steel plates too. I have even sandblasted them when i had one handy.. Put it back together with some appropriate oil and I guarantee it will hold if the springs are good and the plates are still thick.. Too many people are quick to throw clutches away when they are still in spec... I have revived many clutches this way.. Its worth a shot if you have more time than money..

Is there any way to tell if my springs are getting weak? Im going to take the clutch apart tomarrow and check everything out on it since my manuel has specs for the clutch.

[cr480r]

the manual should also have specs for spring length..

[squirrel1182]

yes this does work, and it works well. Some clutches slip even when they have alot of life left in them.. Mostly they slip from weak springs, or using the wrong oil.. I like to buy 220 sandpaper and then use my finger in circular pattern to remove all glaze from both sides of the fibers.. I do it on the steel plates too. I have even sandblasted them when i had one handy.. Put it back together with some appropriate oil and I guarantee it will hold if the springs are good and the plates are still thick.. Too many people are quick to throw clutches away when they are still in spec... I have revived many clutches this way.. Its worth a shot if you have more time than money..

I sanded them down with 220 a couple days ago and it seemed to help for the ride down to my friends house,i havent been able to ride it since then because it got cold out and i just left it in his barn.I still don't have any oil designed for wet clutches but in the Manuel it says: Use a good quality engine oil, SE class or equivalent. What does the SE stand for?