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Subject:Re: clutch question
From:John Rodgers
Date:Tue, 15 Feb 2000 20:12:15 -0600

Did the mechanic pull the flywheel and have it resuraced at a machine shop. If
not, that is probably your culprit. Should always be done when you change out
the clutch.

John Rodgers
"88GL Driver

Chris Fall wrote:

> list-ees
>
> as part of my two heads and a waterpump job recently I also had the guy
> change out the clutch. Unfortunately it now chatters (the clutch, not the
> engine) when warm. He suspects a faulty unit and is going to replace it, but
> I am wondering if this is a reasonable diagnosis and what would the heat be
> doing - reducing the compression of the springs or something?
>
> 83.5 Westy "Sinking black hole of money"
>
> Chris Fall
> cpfall@ucdavis.edu