Re: [Chrysler300] clutch operation

["Dave Schwandt" <finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Did you have the flywheel resurfaced and is the clutch new??
That is always SOP when doing clutch work on a big truck.
Just my 2 cents worth.

Dave Schwandt
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "david dumais" <dvd_dumais@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "chrysler 300" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 3:56 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] clutch operation


> Guys, I have adjusted the K clutch pedal per the manual. Free play and the 
> play at end of clutch fork is per the data. The clutch is a diaphragm type 
> , about 7 yrs old.
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> There is a bit of resistance when the pedal is released, and the engine 
> will drop a few initial rpm's. The gas pedal is feathered to make a 
> smother transition into first gear.
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> It seems like a slight shudder and slight vibration prior to normal 
> takeoff. All shifting in forward and reverse are OK. Could this be the 
> pressure plate mis-behaving?
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> If I try to bark the tires on level ground, the faint odor of disc/rotten 
> eggs will arise.
> So, therefore no hole shots. The car does dig in with out any noticeable 
> slippage.
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> Should the clutch be a smooth release with out any issues for a 2 ton 
> vehicle?
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> thanks, 300K-ly Dave
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