Date:         Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:08:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: clutch question
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First suspicion, fly wheel needed surfacing but you/he cheaped out. Second
suspicion, bogus aftermarket clutch parts 'cause you/he cheaped out. Never
had this problem with Ficktel and Sachs parts. Third suspicion, worn cross
shaft and/or bushings 'cause.........


At 03:30 PM 02/15/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>list-ees
>
>as part of my two heads and a waterpump job recently I also had the guy
>change out the clutch. Unfortunately it now chatters (the clutch, not the
>engine) when warm. He suspects a faulty unit and is going to replace it, but
>I am wondering if this is a reasonable diagnosis and what would the heat be
>doing - reducing the compression of the springs or something?
>
>83.5 Westy "Sinking black hole of money"
>
>Chris Fall
>cpfall@ucdavis.edu
>
>
T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
San Juan Island, WA