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TECH FAQ SECTIONS => Gearboxes and axles => Topic started by: Tumbleweed on August 02, 2017, 03:09:51 PM

Title: Clutch Grabbing / Jumping
Post by: Tumbleweed on August 02, 2017, 03:09:51 PM

I noticed the other day that when I shift to reverse or 1st gear my Jeep jumps (shutters) when I release the clutch. Since it is only 2 years (restoration) old I don't think its a bad disc. I have not tortured the clutch/transmission on hills or pulling.

I think I may have had a leak and oil got on the disc. From what I read I need to replace the disc. Guess you can't get the oil off the disc.

This sound about right to ya'll?

Tumbleweed

Title: Re: Clutch Grabbing / Jumping
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on August 02, 2017, 07:34:48 PM

You might take that inspection plate off the top of the bell housing and have a look. It's not unheard of for a clutch or pressure plate to break or loose a spring.

If it looks good I might just try to clean it with some non-chlorinated (green can) brake cleaner. Nothing to lose really....

Title: Re: Clutch Grabbing / Jumping
Post by: Tumbleweed on August 04, 2017, 01:38:43 PM

Good idea - I'm not really excited about having to put a new disc in.