With a diaphragm type pressure plate, that approach will actually reduce
the clamp load. The diaphragm spring set up has the equivalent of a "cam
over" action. If you notice that when a new clutch is installed, it often
feel soft and easy. As the disc wears the release angle changes and clamp
load along with pedal pressure will increase. The depth is also designed
so the clutch will stop gripping and start slipping as the lining wears to
the rivets.

Hope I explained this so it makes sense.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Tom Sinclair
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Flywheel Mods?

Has anyone experimented with removing .25mm/.010" from
the pressure plate mounting surface of a stepped
flywheel to increase clamping pressure?

Thanks
Tom

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