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Author Topic: Can I use Kerosene to clean clutch plates?  (Read 2887 times)
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« on: May 17, 2008, 08:13:01 PM »
I just replaced my open clutch cover with another open clutch cover.  I noticed some fine power "dirt" on the outer plate.  Should I be concerned about this?  Wasn't much but I'm going to be putting in new springs soon so I'll have it apart again.  Can I use Kerosene on the plates?  Is it straight forward to take apart and clean?  Do I need a special tool?

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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2008, 08:16:48 PM »
Quote from: Jordan on May 17, 2008, 08:13:01 PM
I just replaced my open clutch cover with another open clutch cover.  I noticed some fine power "dirt" on the outer plate.  Should I be concerned about this?  Wasn't much but I'm going to be putting in new springs soon so I'll have it apart again.  Can I use Kerosene on the plates?  Is it straight forward to take apart and clean?  Do I need a special tool?

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Don't use kerosene. Kerosene is oil. Oil makes a dry clutch slip. Brakeleen would be a better choice if you feel a need to clean things, or you could just blow the dust out with compressed air. Wear a mask.

It's very easy to take apart. The spring retainer screws don't need to be very tight.
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 17, 2008, 08:16:48 PM
Don't use kerosene. Kerosene is oil. Oil makes a dry clutch slip. Brakeleen would be a better choice if you feel a need to clean things, or you could just blow the dust out with compressed air. Wear a mask.

It's very easy to take apart. The spring retainer screws don't need to be very tight.

Ok I'll get in there with some of that canned air.  BTW how dirty is dirty?  I assume some metal dust is normal even with an open cover?

I'm itchin' to use my new torque wrench so the springs will be torqued to spec.  waytogo
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2008, 08:29:03 PM »
Quote from: Jordan on May 17, 2008, 08:19:49 PM
Ok I'll get in there with some of that canned air.  BTW how dirty is dirty?  I assume some metal dust is normal even with an open cover?

I'm itchin' to use my new torque wrench so the springs will be torqued to spec.  waytogo


I've only cleaned mine out twice in 30K miles. I wouldn't worry.

Be very careful with those screws. They break easily. I wouldn't torque them, Just snug them.
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2008, 05:59:35 AM »
Quote from: ducpainter on May 17, 2008, 08:29:03 PM
I've only cleaned mine out twice in 30K miles. I wouldn't worry.

Be very careful with those screws. They break easily. I wouldn't torque them, Just snug them.
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2008, 06:51:03 AM »
I like to use a longer T-handle so it will flex before giving too much torque
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