Deuce clutch disk pucks

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?

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.

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

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?