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Old 07-03-2004, 10:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
Frank R. Masiarz (Fmasiarz)
 
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Default Hi......... As far as I kno

Hi.........

As far as I know, clutches fail because of excess heat and friction, which produces the heat. The heat can weaken springs and diaphragms and the friction erodes the surface of the clutch disc.

Excessive slippage is very bad for a clutch. Don't use the clutch to hold a car steady on a incline. Don't "ride" the pedal; engage and disengage the clutch with full pedal travel to avoid excessive slippage.

The clutch is designed to slip for a short time during engagement to prevent sudden tire "chirps" and "unpleasant" drivetrain vibrations. Make sure that the flywheel is flat and smooth before installing a new clutch; perhaps you are consuming clutches because of a "geometry problem" within the bell housing. Make sure that the throw-out bearing is functioning normally and the linkage system or hydraulics provide(s) the required "travel" and clearances.

Try clutch discs with new materials, such as Kevlar and/or carbon fiber; the original Ferrari materials may have been "weak" for the applications.

Low speeds should not be a problem for the clutch, but might be a bore for the driver !!

Frank..........23005
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