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Title: Clutch basket
Post by: Shane4371 on April 09, 2016, 07:18:02 PM
Installing my clutch today,things we're going smooth,pulled them out,as I began inspecting my basket,i noticed cracks.a section of the basket even looked like someone smacked it with a hammer,is these baskets known for this,
Title: Re: Clutch basket
Post by: Shane4371 on April 09, 2016, 07:29:59 PM
Quote from: Shane4371 on April 09, 2016, 07:18:02 PM
Installing my clutch today,things we're going smooth,pulled them out,as I began inspecting my basket,i noticed cracks.a section of the basket even looked like someone smacked it with a hammer,is these baskets known for this,
Title: Re: Clutch basket
Post by: FJmonkey on April 09, 2016, 07:31:22 PM
Quote from: Shane4371 on April 09, 2016, 07:18:02 PM
Installing my clutch today,things we're going smooth,pulled them out,as I began inspecting my basket,i noticed cracks.a section of the basket even looked like someone smacked it with a hammer,is these baskets known for this,
When abused they can grenade... Play it safe and get a new basket with less cracks...

edit... don't let it leave you far from home.....
Title: Re: Clutch basket
Post by: Shane4371 on April 09, 2016, 07:34:14 PM
That look a like something has hit it.no metal of any kind in the pan,the previous owner must have dogged the crap out of it.I got one on the way.
Title: Re: Clutch basket
Post by: Shane4371 on April 09, 2016, 10:06:10 PM
I'm doing the clutch mod with wide friction plates and adding a addional clutch spring do i need to reinstall this part,picture provided,I think its the spring housing.
Title: Re: Clutch basket
Post by: Pat Conlon on April 09, 2016, 10:24:12 PM
No
Title: Re: Clutch basket
Post by: FJmonkey on April 09, 2016, 10:37:45 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 09, 2016, 10:24:12 PM
No
+1 good call, that wire has been shown in some ugly chewed up pics. Replace the thin fiber for a thick one and get a tad more clutch....