Clutch Drag

[Jack Klarich]

There is no single cause of a sticking clutch. Some more common reasons for a sticking clutch are:
- Clutch controls are improperly adjusted. Clutch cable is collapsing.
- Clutch spring tension is to tight, spring binding.
- Too heavy an oil has been used in the clutch. A thick viscosity oil can cause the plates to stick, especially when cold.
- Clutch oil is 'worn out' or burnt. The oil has been in the clutch to long, clutch plate wear is excessive causing slippage, or a driving style that slips the clutch. Changing the oil in a clutch often improves the situation.
- Clutch plates are warped. Friction plates or metal plates may be warped.
- Improper adjustment on primary drive chain/belt.

 

[turnerbend]

When you say that the clutch is sticking, what are you saying? Are you saying the clutch is sticking in the friction zone and not releasing or sticking before contact and slipping?

 

[Jack Klarich]

When you say that the clutch is sticking, what are you saying? Are you saying the clutch is sticking in the friction zone and not releasing or sticking before contact and slipping?

Clutch is not disengaging completely (Plates may be heated up and sticking)pressure plate may be binding and or warped cable could be sticking etc