Ram cinterd iron clutch help

Jeff Lee · 09-15-2007, 08:08 PM

4 turns at 180# per turn equals 720# PLUS the zero - turn base pressure of 320#'s = 1,040# is that correct? Plus at 8,600 RPM your cw has to be factored in, even if you have no weight on the levers. So with 1,040#'s + CW, it's a lot of pressure. Other factors that come into play: disk material, HP, weight of vehicle, lever heights, etc., etc. That being said, my own opinion is there needs to be some CW in order to reduce the BP. My experience w/ no CW is you have to run too much BP in order to not slip the disk excessively. How much CW and BP is dependant on the host of variables listed above. Have you tried less BP with some CW? I hate to sound like an advertisement but the best $ I ever spent on product and knowledgeable guidance is at with Rob Youngblood @ www.advancedclutches.com . The best thing about using the other clutch brand is it taught me about cause / effect relationships. But it didn't teach me necessarily how to get it right. 'bout the time I got the stomach hernia is when I stopped enjoyng bench pressing that tranny into place!
Does that help any?

09-15-2007, 08:08 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Ram cinterd iron clutch help 4 turns at 180# per turn equals 720# PLUS the zero - turn base pressure of 320#'s = 1,040# is that correct? Plus at 8,600 RPM your cw has to be factored in, even if you have no weight on the levers. So with 1,040#'s + CW, it's a lot of pressure. Other factors that come into play: disk material, HP, weight of vehicle, lever heights, etc., etc. That being said, my own opinion is there needs to be some CW in order to reduce the BP. My experience w/ no CW is you have to run too much BP in order to not slip the disk excessively. How much CW and BP is dependant on the host of variables listed above. Have you tried less BP with some CW? I hate to sound like an advertisement but the best $ I ever spent on product and knowledgeable guidance is at with Rob Youngblood @ www.advancedclutches.com . The best thing about using the other clutch brand is it taught me about cause / effect relationships. But it didn't teach me necessarily how to get it right. 'bout the time I got the stomach hernia is when I stopped enjoyng bench pressing that tranny into place! Does that help any? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX