Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2013/7/8 23:51:41

SLIPPING CLUTCH: There's still a fair amount of oil under the car. I'm attempting to remove any oil on the clutch by spraying it with brake fluid. The ideas was to remove the bell housing and spray the face of the clutch.

I removed the bell housing. There was no gasket on it. There was oil on the flange. There is a patina of oil inside the housing.

I expected to see some real space between the flywheel and clutch faceplate. It looks to me like it's about 1/8th of an inch. Is that right? (I pictured maybe an 1-1/2 clearance so I could see the face.

So I should just spray everything, maybe not the bearing, and try to clean the oil, oil residue, whatever, out of there, wiping with a rag?

Also, should I turn the engine over with the starter, no ignition? Then spray again?

If you've done this, please advise.
I'm also going to call a friend.

Thanks,
Joe

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