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Clutch question
I have a 1988 chevy V-30, (an old style Cab, in 87 it would have been a K-30). It has dual wheels and 4wd, 6wd? 350 cid M-1 trans., 4.11 rear end and heavy duty suspension. It has 35,000 miles on it and goes through clutches quicker than brakes. (read 3 clutches since I started plowing with it in 94). The truck has always had problems "smoking" the clutch even in soft turf. When I am driving in snow over 5" deep I have problems too and have to "plow my way in" to my jobs. My old '68 K-20 was the best plow I have ever owned the 292 cid 6 would climb walls. But the winter of 94 killed it. ;,, ( Getting parts was starting to be a real problem also. I called the people at Fisher before I got the plow for the new truck and they recommended I get a HD 9 foot plow for the dualie. My question is would I be better plowing with only 2 rear wheels as opposed to the 4. ? I have just installed the heaviest duty clutch I could find and I am still having problems with "smoking" it BUT ... it was a very heavy 14" snow fall we had that night. thanks for the help.
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Permalink Reply by Mr. Plow on -
There are a few thinks to check.
1. Flywheel run out
2. Flywheel finish
3. crankshaft end play
4. seal leakage
5. are you using rag clutches get a button clutch from a good performance shop
6. ask them about light touch / performance pressure plates
7. review you driving habits. Maybe ask some one to ride with you and watch your feet. No clutch will last long if you tend to slip them.
8. release you clutch before you lower your plow
9. I see that you are using a steel plow. Steel plows offer a lot of resistance in snow. You might get it refinished with a graphite base paint
10. coolant leaks or oil leaks finding their way into the bell housing
Your truck should be fine with a 9 foot plow. I think you will find your problem somewhere above. By the way, I agree, the 292 was a great low end torque engine. Most people wanted a high speed, low fuel consumption, low emission engine. The 292 had to go.
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