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Jhanz
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 12:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Forgive my ignorance, but what are the symptoms of clutch slippage?
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Rocketman
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 03:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Increasing RPM and a distinct lack of pace.

If the slip is not yet that bad (noticeable), you might try putting the motor under load, perhaps by selecting a taller gear, then try accelerating hard. If slip occurs, not only should you notice it physically, you might even here the difference in engine noise compared to what's usual.

Rocket
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Jhanz
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rocket, thanks for the info. Could it be a steady increase in RPM and lack of accelerating? Or, would the increase in RPM's be more sporadic?
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Road_thing
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It'll probably feel pretty steady. Worse in the higher gears.

rt
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Rocketman
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What rt said.

Rocket
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