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Clutch Chatter: W/video

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Chuck, Jun 27, 2018.

  1. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    Just a couple guesses here but I'm thinking possible tight pilot bushing ?
    I noticed the pilot bushing I removed was too long. I replaced it with the proper length. I clutch tool slide in without binding.

    If the driven disk or the pressure plate are not perfectly flat then that could cause intermittent clutch grabbing.
    With 2 different drive discs and pressure plates (new and old) there was chatter.

    Also bell house mis-alignment and flywheel surface could cause intermittent grabbing.
    I agree, I wish I had sat the B-housing on a flat surface before installing.

    Clutch pressure plate not adjusted ?
    1" of pedal free play. I may give the pedal more free play and see what happens.
    Is this diaphram type or 3 finger ?
    The one I removed was a 3 finger. The new one I installed is a diaphragm type.
     
  2. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    I meant that a 3 finger clutch cover assembly should be adjusted to spec on a fixture before it is installed.
    Each of the 3 levers are adjusted to proper height.
     
  3. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    I adjusted the bellcrank end play and push rod and it helped. Still have a bit of chatter which I think is coming from the play in the trans input shaft.
     
  4. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Swapped today. My chatter is gone.
     
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  5. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Now that I've torn my rearend apart I'm starting to think my chatter was from my worn out Powerlok clutches. Mine was worse when turning right. I put my GoPro underneath and tried to record the chatter while driving but it wasn't visible in the video. As soon as I get the new Powerlok clutches installed I'll report back if that was the issue.