Mc Leod 4400 Series Truck Pull - Manual (Page 4)

When installing a clutch with a Long or Borg & Beck style pressure plate assembly you must remove
the plastic spacers between the fingers and the pressure plate cover after you install the clutch. This is a
simple process to perform. Using a wood dowel or the handle of a hammer you can lever the finger
pressure from the finger to the cover. See photo 1 & 2. Place the wood hammer handle under the cover
and over the finger and press down on the head of the hammer to release the tension holding the plastic
spacer in place. Remove the spacers (3) one at a time. Do not let your finger go between the clutch
lever and the cover during this procedure or you will get pinched, as there is strong spring
pressure on the lever!
Figure 1 Figure 2
Important Clutch Installation Hints
The following check list is a reminder of the necessary inspection points
and precautions required to insure a trouble-free clutch installation.
Installation / Do’s
1) Determine cause of original clutch failure. Cause of first clutch failure (if not wear) MUST be found
and corrected. If oil is present on clutch plate, cause of leak MUST
2) Check splines on transmission input shaft for signs of abnormal wear or twisting. Slide new disc
on spline by hand gently to check fit. Disc should move FREELY on splines.
be corrected before installation
of new clutch unit.
3) Remove ALL oil or grease from friction surfaces on flywheel and cover assembly. Surfaces MUST
4) To insure proper operation, friction surface of flywheel
be clean and dry. Also clean input shaft spline with a wire brush. Lubricate with dry graphite
spray if needed.
MUST
5) If throw-out bearing is worn, replace it, better now than later.
be resurfaced. Check dowel pins,
they must be smooth and straight.