clutch for Oliver 88

[tom upton]

What are you fellows running for a clutch in your Oliver pullers? I managed to get a 12 inch pressure plate and a 4 button disc from a 1655 in the 88 bell housing by grinding a tad inside the housing. However it was all in vain as one pull and it slipped quite badly. I am finding that automotive clutches dont have clearance for the throw out bearing tube inside the fingers. Is there a specific automotive PP that has enough clearance for throw out bearing tube or do I need to get a custom clutch made somewhere? Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[atex57]

Search Facebook for JAAM customs. Jason does a bunch of Oliver stuff.

Ed.

 

[Nimrod77]

I just use the stock 88 clutch. 500 ci holds it fine no issues

 

[tom upton]

I just use the stock 88 clutch. 500 ci holds it fine no issues

I take it you are joking? Or do you mean stock clutch with heavy springs?

 

[Nimrod77]

Not joking it’s all brand new stock components. I used what I had before upgrading to try it. And it’s working so far. Unless it’s something I’m not familiar with I’m no clutch expert.

 

[tom upton]

Thats pretty incredible. Like I said I put a new 12 inch stock clutch for 1655 in mine and it slipped badly for the first 150 feet or so, then seemed to take hold, but upon taking it apart it made a mess of the 4 button disc pads. I was only in 4500 pound class. I was running 5th gear though. I ended up ordering a 3200 pound pressure plate for mine that I hope will do the trick.

 

[Nimrod77]

I hope it don’t jink me then. I have gone up to 5500 6mph 5th gear and hasn’t slipped yet

 

[rrlund]

Cluth Dynamics in Ionia Michigan made a double clutch for 88s when they were in Lansing. They've since been sold and moved to Ionia (Lake Odessa). I don't know if the new owner still makes them or not.