The disc would most likley loose .010ths in the first 2 days of driving
so I dont think there would be any gain

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel Mods?

> 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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