Thank you! I do have a couple things from drag racing I can use. So far I've used tire pressure gauge. I can bring my infrared heat gun and check the actual temperature...??..Ha ha if it's red hot it's going out .
What type drum or disc .
If it's reving up and going not as fast as normal or revs up in a slow turn .
They usually last pretty good .
The bearing needs a dab of grease now and then. Lightly .
I know when I have the wheels off the ground on the stand it connects right at 29 to 3K...Watch your rpm at take off . Hopefully it in the 26-3200 range . When that starts changing it it's time for new shoes or replacement .
The shoe clutch's can make a little more noise then the disc .
Watching the temp could be good idea .
I think it's a "stinger"?.. I have changed my drive gear and cleaned it.. I'm am aware a clutch cannot generate horsepower, but I was only concerned about loosing it... After some testing and seat time I'm confident it's just fine.. I'll likely just stick with what I have until I get a new WF motor and a new class spec clutch.. thank you for your input on the subject....J par-- the question was asked if you have a disc clutch or a drum clutch. I can tell you what to look for on a Max-Torque but I will let the others tell you on their own clutch what to look for to determine when you need to replace things. A clutch can only transfer horsepower from the engine to the axle, it cannot generate any horsepower. Tell what kind of clutch you have would certainly help.
It takes power to produce heat. The more heat that is produced in the clutch, the less power goes to the rear wheels. It really is just that simple!When your clutch becomes inconsistent on engagement rpm, then it's time to rebuild or replace.
Regular maintenance goes a long way.
Heat hurts clutches and should be avoided. Heat in a clutch also robs power (because it's the result of it slipping away.)
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