The Weakest Link.......

[Barry]

I was honored to be asked to field test a new double disc prototype clutch system for Perfection Clutch. Have about 15,000 miles on it now. This thing is stronger than a garlic milkshake. I have no idea of what or how they are going to market the package, so for the moment, I just refer to it as the "Gorilla".



When I went to their factory in South Carolina, the engineers and tech-no heads had my truck up on the rack in R&D for most of the day replacing the entire clutch system including all the hydraulics. Now the clutch pedal feels like a real truck clutch pedal and not something out of a Dodge Neon. As with any prototype, there are a few minor issues that need to be addressed, but for the most part, IMHO, the boys at Perfection have a real winner.



Which leads me to ask this:



I have always thought/known that the weakest link in a Dodge/Cummins drive train is the clutch. Now, in my truck, that no longer being the case... ... .....



1) What is the next weakest link?



2) Do I really want to find out?



3) And what would be the cost of gaining that knowledge?

 

[NIsaacs]

I would say the overdrive is the weakest link. The early (89/93) Dodges with the 13" clutch and the 2nd gen. HO's were acceptable in the clutch department. The 2nd gen. 12 1/4 and the newer dual mass are not.



If Dodge went to a direct drive 6spd, good 13 or 14 inch clutch and rear axle ratio of about 2. 75, it would be perfect.



Nick

 

[Barry]

Hmmmm. Had not thought about the OD. But I have always thought the G56 was stout.



I just had all the U-joints replaced.

 

[CumminsBu]

The tires, they break loose all the time.

 

[Barry]

Well yes, I have noticed that... ... ... ... ... .