Clutch Replacement Quick Question

[kpmhspirit]

The clutch is finally starting to slip on my 2006 Nomad (~35,000 miles). I searched the forums and I think I understand what I need but just want to be sure:

1. I have the Barnett MT-25 diaphragm spring
2. I don't need Judge's or the Mean Streak washers as the 06's already have the newer washers?
3. Get the Barnett clutch or Gorilla clutch kit or are they the same? Where can I get the kits? I have seen this site http://www.mobbley.com/page/61866202 which I guess is OK. Have not bought there before.
4. I read about using Mean Streak springs. There are 10 of these I think from the microfiche? Comparing the Nomad and Mean Streak fiche, the spring part numbers are the same so is this for an older model Nomad?

Thanks for any help.

Pete

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Pete

The clutch is finally starting to slip on my 2006 Nomad (~35,000 miles). I searched the forums and I think I understand what I need but just want to be sure:

1. I have the Barnett MT-25 diaphragm spring
2. I don't need Judge's or the Mean Streak washers as the 06's already have the newer washers?
3. Get the Barnett clutch or Gorilla clutch kit or are they the same? Where can I get the kits? I have seen this site http://www.mobbley.com/page/61866202 which I guess is OK. Have not bought there before.
4. I read about using Mean Streak springs. There are 10 of these I think from the microfiche? Comparing the Nomad and Mean Streak fiche, the spring part numbers are the same so is this for an older model Nomad?

Thanks for any help.

Pete

1. That's a step in the right direction.
2. With the Barnett spring, you shouldn't need Judge's washers unless you want to disable the "slipper clutch" capability.
3. I believe the Barnett and gorilla clutches are one and the same. Mobbley's is a great outfit to deal with. Make sure you need a clutch first, at 35,000 miles I can't see you needing anything other than a new spring.
4. Go with the Barnett spring and be done with it.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

I'm with you Scott probably just needs the spring. That should solve the problem.

[kpmhspirit]

Thanks, Cactus and Alabama. I was thinking I'd just change the clutch plates too while I'm in there but a lot of what I've read agrees with what you've said. I'll go with just changing the spring for now.

Pete

[ringadingh]

I doubt you will need new plates and discs. I checked mine with calipers when I was replacing the spring at about 40k and they measured up the same as new plates.

[kpmhspirit]

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I doubt you will need new plates and discs. I checked mine with calipers when I was replacing the spring at about 40k and they measured up the same as new plates.

Thanks, Ring. I'll check the plates and rings but sounds like I'll can save myself some money. Maybe not, though, now is my chance to buy an impact wrench...

Pete

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Pete

Thanks, Ring. I'll check the plates and rings but sounds like I'll can save myself some money. Maybe not, though, now is my chance to buy an impact wrench...

Pete

Yep. Use the impact to remove the clutch nut, but install it by hand. You wouldn't want to cross-thread the shaft or overtighten it.

[mikeyger]

Last week harbor freight electric impact here were only 39 dollars. I gave 49 for mine to take the nut off when i changed out pog and put a new spring and washers in Works great!

[kpmhspirit]

I saw the HB one. Amazon sells some in the same price range too. I'll check the HB store here in town.

Thanks, all

Pete

[Cajunrider]

I more than likely won't be far behind you Pete. I'm about to hit 31,000.