Smokin Clutch

[RGH43]

My 2nd problem is a clutch that was smokin while I was trying to relocate the 5th wheel. I did go back an forth up a slight incline like maybe 2% or less and while doing this I was stopping and discussing with my assistant so it wasnt moving all the time. After several attempts to get this in the right location I noticed smoke coming from under the right side behind the front tire, there was a lot of smoke & my first thought was that it was on fire there was that much smoke. I got out and it sure smelled like a burning clutch. I noticed the smell the next 2 times I dorve it. It went to the dealer and they said "Test drove 5 mi. Trans & Clutch operated normally ( transmission problem seperate thread) No burnt clutch smell. I'm leaving on a month long vacation to the Mid West in about two weeks. Should they have opened it up to look at the clutch to verify any problems since the transmission was replaced at 3,000 mi? (truck has only 6,500 mi now) I intend to hook up and back it some to see if it occurs again. I told them the problems occured when pulling and backing the fifth wheel so it is no surprise to me they found "No Problems" since they didn't have a trailer attached.

 

[jelag]

Backing with the 3. 73 gears is a problem and will excessivly overheat the clutch.....



When possible I put my truck into low range when I back up any length of distance or up an incline..... I let the clutch out and let it creep backwards... . If you don't have a 4 wheel drive truck to use low range you need to train yourself to let the clutch out and let the truck idle backwards with your trailer... ...



Rev gear is too high of a ratio... .



If you exceed 450 * F on the facing of the disc you will destroy the friction by cooking out the resin and it will fail in a short time... ...



Hope this has helped... .



Jim