could be interesting....!

Hi, it seems that Ludwig had found something interesting and put that link on another forum, it looks to had been written by Belt drive man ...........
http://nortoncommandoclutch.zxq.net/index.htm

Great stuff. Thanks for posting the link. I'm still fascinated when something like this turns up. I suspect it will stimulate some "interesting" discussions of the technical issues the writer raises.

Ken

I don't see what all the arguing (by some) is based on.

Commando clutches are indeed DRY clutches.

The easiest way to prove this is to simply pour an extra quart of oil in the primary chaincase and see how far you get.

End of argument, discussion over.

grandpaul said:

I don't see what all the arguing (by some) is based on.

Commando clutches are indeed DRY clutches.

The easiest way to prove this is to simply pour an extra quart of oil in the primary chaincase and see how far you get.

End of argument, discussion over.

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Lol, mine is sopping wet, way overfilled (purposely) and is smooth as glass, I can't GET it to slip. Go figure.

Ya know, I've got my clutch pack just .050 below the snap ring and that thick anodized alloy pressiure plate from RGM. I turn it down a touch on the outboard side, reshaping the raised section as to not cut the anodizing on the working side. I got it to a 1 finger pull and the clutch has not slipped one bit. Trust me, it's not from lack of power.

The diaphram is just beyond flat being slightly bowed outboard. By what I have read, this must be right on the edge of the setup. If by chance it does slip, I have plenty of meat to machine of that pressure plate. I think as the Barnet clutch plates wear, I will see the diaphram flatten and the effort at the lever increase. FWIW I have the 5 plate clutch.

I seem to have a formula that not only works well but has plenty of adjustment and appearent longevity.

By the way, great info link.

Pass the popcorn.

Belt Drive Man. Always imagined a voice like Charles Laughton in Mutiny on the Bounty.