Burst pressure plate casting
- Clutch diaphragm fingers or levers are uneven
- Diaphragm fouled on clutch disc
- Excessive wear on diaphragm tips
- Hold down bolts still in cover assembly
- Burst pressure plate casting
- Interference with the other part
- Abnormal sound with foot off clutch pedal (metal squeaking sound). Sound disappears with light pressure or full depression of the clutch pedal is applied.
Cause
1) Over revving of engine that has excessive manufacturers’ specifications.
2) Overheating of casting due to constant abuse of clutch.
The main spring has weakened through extreme influence of heat.
Solution
1) Do not use engine where engine has been modified to excess manufacturer’s rpm specification.
2) Driver education not to activate the clutch in excessive semi disengagement position.
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