Re: Re: RE: Clutch Replacement Questions?

From: greg conner (dodgeboy93@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Oct 24 2001 - 00:16:18 EDT


My v6 would chirp 3rd without powershifting =P ...I'n all truthfullness I'm
not impressed at all with the dual friction clutch

Greg Conner
1993 RC Dakota Sport
3.9L 5speed
15.4 @89

>From: "Kevin \(MAGNUM S/T\) Hoegen" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Clutch Replacement Questions?
>Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 22:08:36 -0400
>
>Greg, when I had mine installed, the clutch pedal was actually a bit
>stiffer
>than the stock?
>One thing I have noticed however is it doesn't seem to 'pop' into gear as
>quickly as the stock one...not really a prob...I just noticed that my old
>stock clutch easily chirped in 2nd, whereas this new one takes a little
>effort.
>
>...its a V6....2nd gear chirpin is about as good as I can get....right now
>:)
>
>--
>Kevin Hoegen
>99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
>http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
>Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
>Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
>Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
>180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
>Centerforce II clutch
>SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
>(add your link to my site: http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html
>)
>
>""greg conner"" <dodgeboy93@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:F116suP12MWZSGbaSvn0000f936@hotmail.com...
> > In my mopar shop manuel it states not to under any circumstances to
> > resurface the flywheel. I just cleaned it up real well. The dual
>friction
> > I put in has good holding power, but the clutch pedal feels like a
>freaking
> > import mow. The clutch petal with the stock clutch in my 96 is allmost
>3x
> > as stiff as the 93 with the dual friction set up
> >
> > Greg Conner
> > 1993 RC Dakota Sport
> > 3.9L 5speed
> > 15.4 @89
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Kevin \(MAGNUM S/T\) Hoegen" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > >Subject: DML: Re: RE: Clutch Replacement Questions?
> > >Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:13:24 -0400
> > >
> > >I'll second that Centerforce comment. I recently put in a Centerforce
>II
> > >clutch courtesy of Bernd and I can't be happier with it
> > >
> > >--
> > >Kevin Hoegen
> > >99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
> > >http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> > >Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
> > >Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
> > >Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> > >180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
> > >Centerforce II clutch
> > >SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
> > >(add your link to my site:
>http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html
> > >)
> > >
> > >""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
> > >news:000a01c15b46$b848c660$040aa8c0@homenet.com...
> > > >
> > > > One word: Centerforce :)
> > > >
> > > > You'll have to remove the transmission and driveshaft to do it
>properly
> > > > since you should resurface the flywheel (so that you don't mess up a
> > > > perfectly new clutch disc).
> > > >
> > > > - Bernd
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Wisotzkey, Rich
> > > > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 1:32 PM
> > > > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > > > Subject: DML: Clutch Replacement Questions?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think I'm going to attempt replacing the clutch in my NV3500.
>I've
> > > > never done a clutch before, so I'm looking for advice from anyone
>who
> > > > has replaced one. Here are a couple questions I have.
> > > >
> > > > 1. Does the transmission need to be removed, or can it just be slid
> > > > back and tilted down to do the replacement? I guess this would be
>as
> > > > good a place as any to ask just how heavy that sucker is too?
> > > >
> > > > 2. Is there a decent throw-out bearing available that doesn't sound
> > > > like a can of loose ball-bearings? I'm thinking about purchasing a
> > > > Centerforce clutch. If they have a decent bearing to go along with
>the
> > > > clutch, I'll just get theirs.
> > > >
> > > > 3. I suppose its a good idea to replace the pressure plate along
>with
> > > > the clutch. Would this be correct?
> > > >
> > > > 4. I also suppose its a good idea to resurface the flywheel also.
> > > > Would this also be correct?
> > > >
> > > > I'm open to any suggestions or recommendations. Like I said, this
>is
> > > > the first clutch replacement I will be attempting.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Rich - Ashburn, VA
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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