Duce clutch disk pucks - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

GoHot229 · 03-14-2009, 09:57

I see that the Duce clutch has 4 pucks, is there a complete circular disk that the Duce uses? It would seem that a clutch disc such as the type typically seen in most domestic aplications ie. continous disc material, rather than the 4 seperate pucks would be a much longer lasting and stronger type unit. Is this available or is there a reason for the 4 puck and not a continuous disc? I see ilustrations in the TM's and wonder if the comtinuous type might over-stress or what?

Westech · 03-14-2009, 10:14

well really the "pad" type are stronger and last longer then the full disk type in heavy trucks. The pads don't slip as much because there are only 4 small points of contact there is more PSI holding then to the fly wheel.

JDToumanian · 03-14-2009, 15:49

I've seen two standard clutches for a deuce - one with 5 pads and a newer style with 6...... Never seen 4.....

I also took apart a clutch that had a civi style 'full-round' clutch disk.... It was badly worn and the flywheel was blue from the heat and full of stress cracks. I suppose that could happen to any worn out clutch that is kept in service. At any rate, a civi style clutch is out there if you wanted it. I wouldn't, I'd get the newer style 6 pad disk and corresponding 3 finger pressure plate.

Jon

GoHot229 · 03-14-2009, 17:26

Well they must hsve been made segmented to reduce heat for a longer flywheel life and run cooler, mabe even for use where thev might become submerged when fording?