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Reply to "Problems with Mc Leod clutch on Mc leod Aluminium Flywheel"

gt4peter posted:

the oil leak was fixed in the first 2 miles , thanks . After that I cleaned the clutch and it works for a while. 

...I have to ask....How did You 'Clean' the Clutch? and Did You Ever Touch the Disc...At All? Point being...Oil gets on the Flywheel, by Heat and use (Slippage) the Oil penitrates into the 'Pores' of the Steel. You 'Clean' the Flywheel Surface, put it back into Service and as soon as it's used the Oil BOILS out of the Pores, BOOM! Slipping Clutch! Did You Re-Surface the Steel Surface? As the Man Suggested, you may Replace the Steel Ring in the Aluminum Flywheel. In Short, Wiping the Surface of the Flywheel with Alcohol WILL NOT, Repeat NOT BRING BACK YOUR CLUTCH!! 

THAT is why I suggested, if You cannot get a regrind done, or do NOT wish to remove the Flywheel from the Engine...taking a 'Oxy/Acetylene' Torch and SKILLFULLY BURN any Oil OUT of the Steel Surfaces of both the Flywheel AND the Pressure Plate. Control the Heat so as Not to Over-Heat and Warp the part. You would see the Oil burn off as, what else, Smoke. This does Not take a Long time to do. I am the Witness! It worked for Me!!

MJ

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