[Supras] Clutch cooling?

[Jeff Mohler]

I see the idea, but the cooling effect isnt going to reach the
friction surfaces directly...they would be cooled from the flywheel/PP
being cooled from surfaces far from the friction area.

Its just like brake pads..the temperature/friction capabilities of the
friction material AS its being used/engaged will not be affected by
any cooling in real time when you really need it the most if youre at
the edge.

Could you help this out by not applying power until the clutch is
fully engaged instead of asking for MORE slip to become forward moving
power?   The heat comes from slip, prevent it as best you can.



On Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 8:34 AM, Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)
<Brian.Walker2 at vdot.virginia.gov> wrote:
> I don't know how much some of you have thought about clutch cooling but
>  it seems that if the assembly were better vented it might help to combat
>  slipping under high load/heat conditions. We were thinking of modifying
>  the front plate with a screen (to prevent debris from entering the bell
>  housing but allow air to flow in) Also were thinking of doing the same
>  to the inspection plates since the air passages here are very small. Has
>  anyone done this or foresee problems? Thoughts?
>
>  Brian W-88T
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