Cant get clutch set

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by king Q, Feb 2, 2014.

  1. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    wore out that is the way i would adjust on my old truck,but didnt know for sure on these new clutches. that is why didnt say anything. still like your old truck b safe out there
     
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    Thanks Partner it has come a long way.
     
  4. JohnP3

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    The fuel tank, if it is breaking the weld I would suspect the vent is not open? That could mean you have a loose injector and combustion getting by the injector? check the return line or look into the tank while it is running.
    Using cat head bolts for a bushing driver, I made quite a few, never broke a tool bit.and they install so much easier there is very little reaming.
    Is it posible it is the wrong preasure plate, you have me beat.
    Just a thought!
     
  5. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    I set it myself today and I get the same issues the mechanic does.
    Taking out tomorrow again.
    I also suspect wrong clutch pack.
    As stated we bought the truck used and did 1 job then pulled box to change clutch.
    Just said to parts guy supply as per sample.
    Getting clutch from Freightliner as per VIN number.
    Cummins told parts guy they cant give him specs on flywheel.....??
    I think I will give them a call and see if they try that with me.
    They also say 2 weeks to get a new one.
    Will go borrow a good used one from a local truck breaker to compare.
    Will update once I know more.
     
  6. fld

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    What problems were you having that you only did one job and had to tear into the clutch?

    I don't know if it is even possible, but could someone have put the wrong flywheel in?

    It's just a suggestion, but talking to a company like ccc truck that is a distributor for eaton could maybe help you. They have always been able to answer any technical questions that I had as well as being able to check your numbers for the right clutch set.
     
  7. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    I bought the truck in a package and because it had a crane behind the cab.It sat for a few months.Then none of the drivers were to keen to swap their trucks to drive it.When we did we found that the clutch brake did not work so we assumed it was worn so decided to change the whole clutch pack.
    Will find out in the next couple of days.
    Its good to have real experts , I cant believe but Freightliner were cheaper on a clutch pack then any Eaton dealer we phoned.
     
  8. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    Finally got it sorted.
    Fly wheel was 1/8th thicker then a new one (never seen this).
    The 2 clutches were also 1/8th to thick.
    I would have thought you could overcome 1/4 inch with adjustment.
    I suppose all adjustment is to compensate for wear and not for oversize.
    Fitted a standard flywheel and Eaton clutch pack , set the clutch and linkages and all good now.
     
  9. fld

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    Glad you got it sorted out, and thanks for the update.
     
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  10. Alf tizzard

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    For anyone looking for which way clutch plates go when u don’t have stickers or print is wore off everything I found on the internet was wrong flat side doesn’t go to the engine correct way is longest side to transmission if they are two different lengths and long side to to engine
     
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