McLeod Clutch! At a great Price!

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This is a <font color=red><font=bold>UNBELIEVABLE </font></font> price on the McLeod dual disc (streetable clutch). You guys that got the HP but can't put it to the ground and are looking for a High Performance clutch, it's here! This price includes the flywheel, clutch and throw out bearing. At $908. 00 you will save over $350. 00 from list price!

<font color=red>www.qix.net/~wwcd2/</font>

I've got to call on Monday and get mine ordered!

Many <font size=+1><font color=blue>THANKS TO wwcd2</font></font> for the hard work and dedication in making this purchase and the other group purchases possible.

I wish that the person who is trying to undermind wwcd2's efforts would email me and explain WHY? I don't understand it!

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Things to come; The clutch has let me know it is going to need attention very soon!
Pyro, Boost and Fuel Pressure gauges, PE timing module and injectors.

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[This message has been edited by BIG BOB (edited 11-05-2000). ]

 

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So what is the longevity record of this unit? My '01 is only two months old but I already have to be careful with the clutch since I added the EZ box. It may last a while but who knows. Is there a big difference is pedal feel?

 

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Benson,

In my search for a clutch for both longivity and performance, the McLeod seem to be the best. It is a dual disc clutch with a solid center (no springs), this makes it chatter a little when taking off in 1st and 2nd. I do understand that this improves after you learn to use the clutch and it breaks in.

You might do a search in other TDR post for more info about this clutch.

HVAC has been running this clutch in his 600 Horsepower cummins for quite awhile. I emailed him about which clutch I should be looking at for my truck, the only clutch name he knew was "McLeod".

Come on HVAC give us some first hand information about the McLeod!

 

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Benson
I have been folowing the clutch topic for over a year. I will be needing one soon and will go with this dual disc from the group purchase site. From what I have read this is the only way (dual disk) to get the holding power and smooth engagement without a harder pedal. In fact I have read thet some have experienced a softer pedal.

To make a clutch hold more power you must increase one of three things.
1. Pressure (stiff spring,stiff pedal). 2. Area (larger disc or dual disc).
3. friction material(inconsistent engagement).

This group purchase site has saved me a lot of money. Check it out


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1972 Chinook class C with 96/215 5spd, 4/5" exh, 4"BD, MagHytec, 85gal fuel, K&N RE0880, AutoMeter, 370's, BD gov kit, BD afc kit, www.fostertruck.com/cummins

 

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Benson

It's the way to go. Jim Leanord is installing mine on the 29th. Are you going to Lost Wages for the dyno runs on the 18th? I want to see the dyno number with my EZ. Hope my clutch holds.

Barry

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Barry Horner
Lake Forest
Orange County, Ca

2001, SLT+, ETH, 6 speed, White quad cab, short bed, Sport, 2wd , 3:54 anti spin, Camper Special with trailer tow, 16x8 Forged Aluminum with 265x75 tires, Fog lights, Audio controls steering wheel mounted, AM/FM cassette with CD, Travel Convenience group, Keyless entry with remote, Leather agate heated seats. Line-X bed liner. ARE LS 2 tonneau cover. Pillar mount boost and EGT.

 

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Sounds like we should have a little get together at Jim's. I'll bring some doughnuts. I may be headed this way. Thanks guys. As I have mentioned. Even with just the EZ, I can slip the clutch (brand new) fairly easily.

 

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For those who weren't present the first time... ... . I have had four clutches in my truck. The first one bit the dust immediately #ad
and was replaced by the Mopar upgrade. #ad
It lasted a bit longer and was succeeded by a ceramic unit which held fine until it slipped after 30K. #ad
It was unpleasant to engage. #ad
I now have the McLeod dual disc from Jim Leonard. #ad
I have seriously mid 500s horsepower and way over 1000 ft/lbs torque. It holds! Win, win situation. #ad


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Chris
1997 5sp 4X4, HX40, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, Custom Tuned Injection Pump, 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, Water Injection, 6" Chrome Exhaust System, No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc. Test mule for Auto Wurks race program

 

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The Sachs clutch is another option, talk to Joe Donnelly

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95' 2500 standard trans. 2wd reg cab 125,000 miles.
TST #4 plate kit, 370 Diamond B injectors, Afc spring kit, Gov. spring kit,TST's fuel pressure adapter and 2 guage pillar mount, SPA EGT/Boost guage.
Badly in need of a clutchJoe D's Sachs is on the way.

 

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I used to have a Mc Leod in my 73 Cuda 340. I have no doubt they make an excellent product.

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98 Quad cab 4X4 2500 12 valve,5 speed,3. 54 rears, 8' bed. Boost and egt gauges but basicly stock except for a "properly adjusted" AFC. Cat in the garage. Uniden HR 2510, Texas Star 1200 amp. 59,000 Mi as of 10/21/00.
NRA life member. High power/IDPA.

 

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Guys. . I had the Mcleod in Ol'#1. . one thing you need to be aware of. . you will get harmonic vibs thru thr drive train in 4th gear [in 5spd] aprox 1500 thro 1800 RPM. . a sound that is metalic & hollow. . will concern you at first. . it is a normal sound of a solid hub HP clutch. . you will have to get used to it . . just an FYI for first time HP clutch guys. .
Gary

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Ol'#2 '01 3500 ETH/DEE Q/C 4x4 SLT+ sport silver.
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To all trailer pullers if you are going to install this dual disk be aware that when you hit 4th gear (direct drive) with 5sp you will no doubt experience a loud gear mesh noise while boost is builing up, this is common with this disk since there are no springs in disk to eliminate the shock created between your engine and trans. I took my dual disk out for fear of damage to transmission and the noise was so loud that it annoyed me in 4th. PS the clutch held up to the power but in my own opionion sacrificed transmission reliability. The noise is not near as bad if you dont pull large loads but if you do be warned.

Originally posted by willyslover:
Guys. . I had the Mcleod in Ol'#1. . one thing you need to be aware of. . you will get harmonic vibs thru thr drive train in 4th gear [in 5spd] aprox 1500 thro 1800 RPM. . a sound that is metalic & hollow. . will concern you at first. . it is a normal sound of a solid hub HP clutch. . you will have to get used to it . . just an FYI for first time HP clutch guys. .
Gary

 

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Is the 4th gear rattle worse than it is now with a bombed engine and stock clutch? Sometimes it makes quite the racket.

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98. 5 2500 QC LB 4x4 5spd, white. BFG 285x75x16
Cummins 24v w/ TST PowerMAX w/EGT and Boost gauges on A-Pillar. VanAaken CPC. K&N In the factory air box. Stock Injectors, Stock Exhaust (complete with rattling baffles in muffler). Re-routed breather stink tube, 2WD-low kit, SnugTop, JJ Stainless Running boards, Tow Hooks, Bushwacker Street Flares, and a Cup Smoothie.
70,000 miles (8/25/00)

 

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Sean. . With a BOMBed motor you start hearing the sound I was talking about above... it's much ,more pronounced after the McLeod... again this is a nornal high horse power clutch [with solid hub] sound. . most guys have never used this type of clutch and therefore are freaked by the noise. .

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When I got used to it I really liked the operation of the McLeod in HVAC's truck. It has much more positive, immediate engagement compared to the soft feeling of the stocker. The first couple of times taking off from a dead stop I looked like a 16 yr old that had never driven a clutch and HVAC sort of looks over at me. . . #ad
I found taking off in 2nd didn't work, can kill the engine. Gotta start in first.

Shifting through the gears was smooth, clutch effort about the same or a little easier than my stocker. Engagement/ disengagement wasn't a problem.

I didn't notice any hollow harmonics or whine in any gears either. Wasn't really paying attention to that. I was distracted by the way the truck would respond to my throttle inputs #ad


Vaughn

 

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Does this clutch fully disengage when the clutch pedal is pushed?

I thought that I read a post that stated something like, "With the clutch pedal pushed in all the way,it grinds the gears when trying to shift to 1st or reverse"

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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4, Intense Blue Pearlcoat, Fully loaded w/Agate leather interior, 5-speed, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Skyjacker Leveling kit, Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual End to End steering stabilizers, 35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels, 9004 Cool Blue's, Silencer Ring removed, Fog Lights relay pulled, No muffler, No resonator, 4" straight pipe, Northwest Customs Stainless Steel Rocker Panels, Steel Horse Stainless Steel Nerf Bars, K&N Filter,Custom POWEREDGE W/HOT Programs 60/80/100+HP, Grover Air Horns, Autometer Ultra-Lite Gauges.

 

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I get what sounds like gear rattle real bad in third now around 1200-1400 before boost, Stock clutch. Is this happening to anyone else??

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1972 Chinook class C with 96/215 5spd, 4/5" exh, 4"BD, MagHytec, 85gal fuel, K&N RE0880, AutoMeter, 370's, BD gov kit, BD afc kit, yada-yada-yada
www.fostertruck.com/cummins

 

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**** , my 98. 5 with 75K does this in 4th with the stock clutch! Been doing it since new (only its getting worse over time)

Originally posted by wilddiesel:
To all trailer pullers if you are going to install this dual disk be aware that when you hit 4th gear (direct drive) with 5sp you will no doubt experience a loud gear mesh noise while boost is builing up, this is common with this disk since there are no springs in disk to eliminate the shock created between your engine and trans. I took my dual disk out for fear of damage to transmission and the noise was so loud that it annoyed me in 4th. PS the clutch held up to the power but in my own opionion sacrificed transmission reliability. The noise is not near as bad if you dont pull large loads but if you do be warned.

 

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I drove Adams truck with the dual disk McLeod and I DID NOT experience any chatter #ad
. Also talked directly to Jim Leonard and he said that you'll feel a little chatter starting off in 2nd.
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2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, Long Bed, 5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE) Loven the shift thing (Arrrrrh), 3:54, SLT+, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, 18,000 LB 5th Wheel Hitch, Leather, Sliding Rear Window, BDs E-Brake, Rhino Liner (gray), Velvet ride shackles, cup smoothy, Power Edge box / EZ Box w/elbo, DD Stage III injectors, SPA Gauges, Jardine Exhaust, 16cm turbo housing. Love the smell of diesel in the morning. Hope your watchen DC cuz every thing you see here is a big lie, Hehe.

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wilddiesel,

Did you have the street version of the McLeod dual disk? Do you know if this same problem exist with the 6 speed? How much weight do you pull? Does the sound go away after you settle down to a cruse speed? Sorry for all the questions but my clutch is going in on the 11th and this is BIG NEWS to me.

 

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Yes I had the street version.

Originally posted by Cliffman:
wilddiesel,

Did you have the street version of the McLeod dual disk? Do you know if this same problem exist with the 6 speed? How much weight do you pull? Does the sound go away after you settle down to a cruse speed? Sorry for all the questions but my clutch is going in on the 11th and this is BIG NEWS to me.