[Supras] Clutch cooling?

[Jeff Mohler]

I woudlnt worry about water..its -hot- in there...and spinning.  And
doesnt get much splash anyhow in the big picture.

1/2 the world runs without a splashguard.

On Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 10:01 AM,  <cthommes at adelphia.net> wrote:
> And even if it did help, it would also a point of entry for road debris, dust, and probably most importantly: water.
>
>  -Craig
>
>
>
>  ---- Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com> wrote:
>  > 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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