Clutch Grinder

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bobby0580

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Do they make an actual clutch grinder for go-kart clutches. I'm asking because I have been mostly rebuilding my clutches on my own the last couple of years. I use a lathe and a dremmel dye grinder with a white bullet right now. Grind the floater disc, back plate and front part of the clutch. Works pretty good but I would like to be more consistent to get the most even surface possible. This is on a bully clutch if that makes a difference?
 
Also what is best to clean parts up with. I been using a parts washer and real fine wire brush. Does that sound right?
 
VMax used to make one several years ago. That's what I currently use in our shop. There are some others that have been made on and off over the years as well.

Like you, I used to use my lathe and a tool post grinder. Worked GREAT but takes time to set up and tear down each time I wanted to use my lathe for other projects.

I soak everything in acetone when I'm done and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth before assembly.

I have also used my ultra-sonic cleaner with good results.


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On NORAM's, I used a bench belt sander with the backstop in the 90deg angle, sanded and weighed each shoe on a digital gram scale until even. I keep light and heavy shoes in pairs. I used a dremel with tube sanders until clean. I used brake cleaner and then very very lightly lubed the needles and or bushings (do not over lube). This is a poor mans clutch, but for me it was the best. Took some maint, but I loved them.
 
The machine you are looking for is called a Blanchard Grinder. It has a vertical spindle and a round rotating table.
 
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