JBushneck Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Working on my 1917 Mack AB. Runs great but the clutch was starting to give me some grief. Dropped the transmission the other day to investigate. As far as I know the clutch is original. Do not know how to tell if it is bad and have been having a difficult time determining where to get new clutch material for it if I decide to rebuild. Any suggestions Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Fwiw. Dissassembled thoroughly cleaned & degreased & the oil leak cured I'd say it would last a long time yet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-439490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Definitely needs a good bath. Hope none of the clutch lining falls off during the process, looks like there's a bit of shrapnel hanging out there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-439503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Was thinking the same thing it looks like it’s kind of crumbling But yes completely disassemble I would recommend as well most clutch shops can re-surface anything....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-439520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HarryS Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 Fort Wayne Clutch in Indiana specializes in anything old or antique. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-439534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Not sure where in PA you are but Associated truck parts has relined weird brake shoes for us in the past, may be able to do your clutch disks too. They have a location in Gilbertsville and another in Warminster. Might have one or two other locations, not sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-439551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBushneck Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Update. Had a little time today so I removed the clutch from the transmission and took it apart. Overall everything is in good condition, however the linings are oil soaked and brittle. Will be looking for some material to reline. At least there is several months until shows start. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-439564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBushneck Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Was able to clean and reassemble everything. Made a world of difference. Amazjng how light the transmission was. I physically picked it up and slid it into the housing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-442976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carlotpilot Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, JBushneck said: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60402-old-clutch/#findComment-442981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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