Shovel clutch

[tomo256]

I have recently purchased a shovel, whilst going through it, i stripped the clutch down only to discover that the clutch retainer ( i am running a 30mm belt primary ) had melted to the inside clutch plate. Having removed the clutch retainer from the plate, the plate seems fine. I have ordered a new Ram Jet Retainer, but was wondering if i can degrease the clutch plates ( the old owner had overdone it with the grease on the roller bearings )enough to use them again, as they seem to be nearly brand new, and if so what with.

[lambo]

Every so often I take my clutch apart and degrease them in ordinary engine de greaser scrub them up a bit then let them dry before putting them back ,have also used parafin .

[che]

Likewise, i have degreased my clutch plates many times. petrol is fine, or it is for me. remember to mark your plates before removing, so they go back in the same position, it's saves all that bedding in time.

kim

If the grease is really soaked in you can soak them in petrol and set light to them, I take no responsibility for your eyelashes though.

[tomo256]

Many thanks, will try engine degreaser.

[hippy]

I soak my plates in washing powder ,you can almost see the oil coming out,dont leave them in too long though

[Red]

Dishwasher is another option but you need to be a bit careful

Yes, careful the wife dont find out!!

[tomo256]

Thanks for the advice, they cleaned up well. Now the steel plates, they look quite shiny and seem somewhat glazed, can i salvage them or do i have to buy new ones, all help and advice appreciated.

They will be fine. As long as they are flat and not blued you will be ok.