3 disk dxl wet clutch

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- March 4, 2014 at 11:31 pm #23212
  
  tony zambos
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  Brian,
  
  First, I don’t claim to know a lot about the DXL clutch. Have you checked the clearance between the friction and floater disks? It appears that you have enough end play. Pull the spark plug and rock the rear wheels. If the piston moves, the clutch is engaging. Assuming that the clutch and rear gears are in line. And you could try installing the clutch without the key. Other than that, hopefully someone knowledgeable will chime in or you could call Hosrtman.
  
  Word of advice, used the Horstman clutch tools to remove and install the clutch.
- March 5, 2014 at 2:49 am #23213
  
  David Ruark
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  Give me a call
  
  610-872-4905
- March 5, 2014 at 8:01 am #23274
  
  Bryan Williams
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  The friction is before I even put the out side cover on and fill with oil. I did notice if I just barely finger tight the starter nut it spins good. But no where near the 350 inch pounds. Not sure on the other measurements, I need to go buy a caliper today after work.
- March 5, 2014 at 11:04 am #23288
  
  Jim White
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  Make sure the spacer is on correctly. It’s tapered to fit the little curve on the shoulder of the crank. If thats right than you either need a thinner spacer or the hubs cracked. I’ve seen one cracked in the keyway area before. Probably due to over tightening.
- March 5, 2014 at 11:51 am #23292
  
  Bryan Williams
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  I talked to one of the guys at horstman and he said it sounds like I’m doing everything right and have good endplay which he said really the most important part. He said put it all the way together fill it with oil and start it up. Then see how it feels with the motor off.
- March 5, 2014 at 7:52 am #23269
  
  Walt Gifford
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  You’re going to have friction trying to spin the axle, it’s a wet clutch and it has oil drag. If the weather is cold it will be worse. I set mine up with .020″ end play, .055″ air gap and .285″ spring height.
  
  Gif
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