South Bend clutch. Is this normal?

[OO]

Just finished installing the new ETH clutch and went for a drive. It slipped in every gear for about 20 minutes. Each run it got a little better and now it holds 6th at full power without slipping. I did everything called for. Resurfaced the flywheel,new throwout bearing,new pilot bearing,cleaned both the flywheel and pressure plate of oil and fingerprints. Are these clutches suppose to be broken in like this? I'm only running an EZ box right now.

[This message has been edited by OO (edited 04-24-2001). ]

 

[CUMINNTSTRKN]

which model clutch did you get? i got the feramic i didn't notice this problem. i only get slippage when launching real hard.

jim

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[OO]

That's the one.

 

[RobG]

Mine is the one listed on the South Bend website... and it hasn't slipped yet. It's holding VERY well, even near-full-throttle acceleration (at 19k lbs GCWR) on a 6% grade.

Rob


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2001. 5 RAM 3500 QC 4x4 ETH/DEE Silver/Agate, 4. 10, USGear OD, Rickson 19. 5 Wheels, DD EZ, DD3 Injectors, HX-40, Southbend Clutch, SPA Guages, Psychotty, Firestone Airbags, Hellwig Rear Swaybar, Torklift Superhitch & Camper Tiedowns, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover, DD 4" Exhaust, US Gear Exhaust Brake, etc.