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Post by headcoats on Aug 11, 2019 20:05:07 GMT 1
I do usually soak the clutch plates before fitting but was thinking of putting them in dry then filling the gearbox and they will get sorted that way ?
It won't be running for a while so plenty of time to suck it up ? |
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Post by rigga on Aug 11, 2019 20:15:25 GMT 1
Won't fully soak in as the oil level only covers the lower portion of the clutch ..... best to leave overnight before fitting in the oil of your choice.
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Post by headcoats on Aug 11, 2019 20:17:36 GMT 1
I would turn the engine over slowly over a few days while holding in the clutch lever
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Post by ianboom on Aug 11, 2019 20:20:32 GMT 1
Soak them.
Oil won't penetrate if they are together in the clutch basket.
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Post by marrcel on Aug 11, 2019 21:17:47 GMT 1
If you are already build them in, you can run it in neutral while pulling the clutch. That will give oil between the plates.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Aug 11, 2019 21:37:37 GMT 1
Ive built a few different engines where i have just covered the plates in oil and then fitted them. i also have to say the engines have been started up shortly after. i wouldn't fit them dry, the oil might not get evenly distributed over the plates.
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Post by darboots on Aug 13, 2019 17:22:30 GMT 1
I'm in the same predicament.
I was thinking I'd leave the plates out and fit them only after soaking them for 48 hours prior to starting the bike once built....
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Post by headcoats on Aug 13, 2019 17:38:05 GMT 1
If you are already build them in, you can run it in neutral while pulling the clutch. That will give oil between the plates.
Surely that would do it ?
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Post by marrcel on Aug 13, 2019 18:37:59 GMT 1
If i pull my clutch i can see gaps between some of the plates. Oil can easily absorp between the plates.
If you rotate it by hand it will take some time to wet them all. If you run it in neutral with a pulled clutch it will be a lot faster.
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Post by earthman on Aug 14, 2019 13:52:55 GMT 1
I wonder what the main dealers do? I can't imagine that they soak plates for hours/over night, time is money you know.lol
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Post by Yogi on Aug 14, 2019 18:25:12 GMT 1
Right or wrong I’ve never soaked them and never had any problems
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Post by Yogi on Aug 14, 2019 18:36:06 GMT 1
I’m lying 🤥 I always soak em 🥴 I was waiting for some abuse 🤣🤣
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 14, 2019 18:53:24 GMT 1
Oh FFS Martin, what's yer problem soaking them 😂😂😂
If it's the mess then soak them over night then wipe with a rag before fitting. That way the plates will have absorbed some oil
Steve
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Post by raven13 on Aug 14, 2019 19:50:56 GMT 1
we soak new clutch plates (normally overnight) when fitting to customers bikes.
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Post by headcoats on Aug 15, 2019 18:22:50 GMT 1
Well I have gone in dry and hard LOL
Will fill gearbox up and let nature take it's course!
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Post by rigga on Aug 15, 2019 19:10:14 GMT 1
Wait for thread titled "Why have my clutch plates worn out so quick "
Lol
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 15, 2019 19:55:54 GMT 1
Wait for thread titled "Why have my clutch plates worn out so quick " Lol Or cracked I've stripped a few ypvs engines that have been laid up for a long then used The bit of plate in the oil stays wet and saturated. The bit out the oil dries out When inspected the plates are in 3 or 4 pieces Steve |
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Post by mellow on Aug 21, 2019 16:18:50 GMT 1
I'm going to throw another angle into this. What if you have a rebuilt engine, which you pre soaked the plates in but are not going to use for a good few months? Should you fill it with gear oil so the plates don't dry out?  |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 21, 2019 16:26:12 GMT 1
Nah, oil doesn't dry out
I know what you mean but the friction material will be saturated
Steve
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Post by muttsnuts on Aug 21, 2019 17:53:16 GMT 1
ah, but what about dry clutch's !!!!  what you do then ?  |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Aug 21, 2019 18:13:13 GMT 1
ah, but what about dry clutch's !!!! what you do then ? Start the bike and FULL POWER😂🤣😂🤣 |
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Post by rigga on Aug 21, 2019 21:06:38 GMT 1
ah, but what about dry clutch's !!!! what you do then ? Definitely wear ear plugs Otherwise you're gonna think your motor's f**ked. |
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what you do then ? 