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Blow up the clutch!!!

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by johneyboy03, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. Jul 14, 2012
    Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

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    Wheel speed x diff ratio x trans ratio ?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2012
    timgr

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    Yep. Just run one of the many gear calculators backwards.

    A T-18 with a Dana 20, 3.73s, and 31s equates to 10000 RPM at roughly 20 mph, IIRC. The clutch disk speed is the same as what the engine speed would have to be at that speed, gearing and tire size.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2012
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    Here's the result....


    Pressure plate side
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    Flywheel side
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  4. Jul 15, 2012
    nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

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    Wow...picked clean!
     
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