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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:56 pm    Post subject: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote

has anyone used the new type of steering clutches ( bimetalic ) i want to put them in my hd4 allis and need feedback.
 
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:06 am    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote


The bi-metalic clutch can be ok, as long as you do not "Burn it"...

They will hold a load, but once Burned, they become wickedly Grabby..

An "Organic" friction plate will do a very good job, if it has plenty Spring pressure in the Pressure-Plate...

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION.
 
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:35 pm    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote


Having driven Coast-to-Coast over 2 Million miles..I have seen and experienced good and bad clutches..
The "Feramic" clutches seemed to be OK until a driver would over-heat the Feramic clutch.
They will "hold" good power even after they have bee Burnt..But, they get real grabby..
Would about toss a driver right out the Window..!

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:37 pm    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote


Having driven Coast-to-Coast over 2 Million miles..I have seen and experienced good and bad clutches..
The "Feramic" clutches seemed to be OK until a driver would over-heat the Feramic clutch.
They will "hold" good power even after they have bee Burnt..But, they get real grabby..
Would about toss a driver right out the Window..!

Ron.
 
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:59 am    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote

Is there a difference between Organic and Feramic clutches ? Or are they the same thing as fiber clutches ? I only used fiber in past.
 
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:01 am    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote


You have about the same variety to choose from as you will find in Brake Linings
Yes...organic uses natural materials and will last a very long time.. Ceramic Feramic "Bi-Metal" i would assume are all about the same...: the friction pads are a composite, made of Scintered Iron and Ceramic..
The Ceramic may be used more in very large equipment, such as pulling tractors or Racing.
Not the best choice for a Team-driven Semi..
Ron
 
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:44 am    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote


Check this out.

http://www.tpaktopc.net/achd3hd4strcltch.htm
 
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:19 am    Post subject: Re: BIMETALIC CLUTCHES Reply to specific post Reply with quote

I Have already talked to them. prices are too good
to pass up. i will go with bimetalic and order
shortly. thanks for info
 
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