Clutch

[Bill in pa]

This weekend I put my deuce in a fair truck pull. When done, I let the clutch pedal out and it didn't move.
Next morning still wouldn't move. I adjusted the linkage and was able to get it to move and drive it home. I saw the throw out bearing was wanting to spin. Adjusted linkage a bit more and now grinds when try to get it in gear. My ? is... Are the fingers on the pressure plate adjustable to get more pressure on the clutch disc.
OR am I stuck buying a new clutch?

 

[Mullaney]

This weekend I put my deuce in a fair truck pull. When done, I let the clutch pedal out and it didn't move.
Next morning still wouldn't move. I adjusted the linkage and was able to get it to move and drive it home. I saw the throw out bearing was wanting to spin. Adjusted linkage a bit more and now grinds when try to get it in gear. My ? is... Are the fingers on the pressure plate adjustable to get more pressure on the clutch disc.
OR am I stuck buying a new clutch?

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I have never seen a pressure plate that allows you to adjust the fingers.
Having adjusted the linkage, my opinion is that you need a new disc.

Silly questions:

Clutch was questionable before the truck pull?
It smelled like burning clutch while pulling?
Any oil dripping out of the hole in the bottom of the bellhousing?

It might be weak springs in the pressure plate - but if it was my job to do - I suggest all three parts get replaced when you open it up. (C, PP, & ToB)

 

[Bill in pa]

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I have never seen a pressure plate that allows you to adjust the fingers.
Having adjusted the linkage, my opinion is that you need a new disc.

Silly questions:

Clutch was questionable before the truck pull?
It smelled like burning clutch while pulling?
Any oil dripping out of the hole in the bottom of the bellhousing?

It might be weak springs in the pressure plate - but if it was my job to do - I suggest all three parts get replaced when you open it up. (C, PP, & ToB)

Never had a problem shifting.
Was smoke coming out from below the truck when pulling.
No on oil dripping from hole. I have read that these fingers are adjustable. Loosen the two nuts and turn center

 

[SCSG-G4]

Never had a problem shifting.
Was smoke coming out from below the truck when pulling.
No on oil dripping from hole. I have read that these fingers are adjustable. Loosen the two nuts and turn center

Four finger type are prone to breaking one of the fingers since they are cast parts. Three finger type are stamped and thus supposedly more durable. If you are in there, might as well replace all three parts as noted above, along with the pilot bushing on the flywheel - one less thing to worry about!

 

[dmetalmiki]

Hmmm, ye'r cluthc is busted...smoke coming out?? I would have quit right at that moment..
Yes the fingers do adjust the pressure AND alignment..
They don't 'fix' yer busted clutch disc.
As said previous..Change Everything.
post up pictures of dissemble and the fix for them's that's not the job before

 

[GopherHill]

The adjustable fingers are on a Long type pressure plate. They are just to adjust for equal throwout bearing contact. Like was said, new clutch assembly time.

 

[HDN]

This is the second deuce I've read about in three days that had a drivetrain failure when pulling something probably heavier than it should. Data plates have capacity limits for a good reason, so take it easy and be safe!

I think next time you pull you should bring a 5-ton instead

 

[frank8003]

3 or 4 finger pressure plates

Can anyone tell me the difference between a 3 and 4 fingered pressure plate for a deuce. I am about to order a clutch kit and wanted to know if one is better than the other. Thank y'all for any help!

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Just replace renew all the parts and go pull some more.

 

[country]

here are all the parts you may need



M35-121 | Clutch Throw Out Bearing M35A2
Clutch Throw out bearing For M35A2 Series - 2 1/2 Ton Trucks
NSN #: 3110-00-198-1502
Part #: 2135-1
Price: $57.00


M35-195 | Pilot Bushing for Clutch Pressure Plate M35
Pilot Bushing M35 for M35 Truck Variants
NSN #: 3120-00-752-0953
Part #: 7520953
Price: $36.00


M35-127 | Clutch Disc Manual Transmission M35A2
Manual Transmission Clutch Disc for M35A2 2 1/2 Ton Trucks with Multi-Fuel Engine and M35A2 transmission- 5 speed- Model Spicer 3053A
NSN #: 2520-00-116-8109, 2520-00-832-8070, 2520-00-865-3078, 2520-00-341-7961
Part #: 11668332
Price: $49.00


M35-135 | Clutch Pressure Plate Transmission M35A2
Pressure Plate Transmission M35A2 Fits M35A2 2 1/2 Ton Military Trucks equipped with Spicer Model 3052 / 3053 5 Speed Manual Transmission
NSN #: 2520-00-126-3611
Part #: 11621375, 12357025
Price: $299.00

 

[Bill in pa]

This is the second deuce I've read about in three days that had a drivetrain failure when pulling something probably heavier than it should. Data plates have capacity limits for a good reason, so take it easy and be safe!

I think next time you pull you should bring a 5-ton instead

I had a 5ton 72-813 I sold it.

 

[HDN]

I had a 5ton 72-813 I sold it.

I'm sad because I wanted an M813 as my first truck I'd still like a 5-ton because I like the proportions of those trucks more than the deuces. But there's benefits working with the smaller deuces for sure. Good luck on your clutch repair!