CLUTCH CARELESSNESS

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 46, 24 April 1930, Page 10

CLUTCH CARELESSNESS

Clutch carelessness probably causes more wear on cars than any other one thing and a clutch let in with sudden force will make,the driving wheels turn a little on their tapering axle ends. Liooseness at this point actually becomes a safeguard; otherwise pinion and ring gear would' have' to enciure more strain

than at present. Universal joints are

strained by sudden, application of power especially if. they are worn to a point where they are loose. Sudden acceleration is more apt to strain the clutch and the rest of the drive, though it also frequently loosens the rear wheels from the axles ,injures the universal joints,

strains the spokes of the wheels and creases tyre wear. Clutches are design*

for easy operation and if the engine is speeded) beyond the point where the car itself can immediately follow the clutch plates will slip. This heats them up and may permanently damage them.r Often when the clutch slips it will heat up and expand, resulting in sudden gripping that is particularly hostile to the whole drive mechanism. ■