Clutch Liner

[buster1]

Had one of those days yesterday - hit the high idle on ground while I was holding the blades and burnt up the clutch liner - nice move, right!!!

Do anyone have a good suggestion for removing the remaining portion of the clutch liner in the bell - I can seem to get the rest out - so, I can glue in the new liner

Thanks for your help,
Jeff

[WayneBrown]

You can soak it in alchohol (rubbing) or MEK overnite to remove the glue residue, the liner will follow.

[buster1]

Great Recommendation - thanks!!!!

[tnreefguy]

Or send it to Lamebird so he can nibble it out with those sharp teeth. :mrgreen:

[buster1]

well, the liner came off via the rubbing alcohol solution - so, I guess no need to send to Lamebird to to nibble off,
Thanks again for your suggestion,
Jeff

[WayneBrown]

Just thought of something to add.. if you submerged the entire assembly, it would be a good idea to make sure the locktite on the pinion is still secure. Usually they hold, but it's worth checking..

[buster1]

thanks, will do - I put the new clutch liner in - I had to cut it down a bit (length) to get it to fit in the round - but there is now a slight gap where the two ends of the clutch liner meet - I don't think that will be an issue, as the clutch can still grap most of the liner -the gap is about 2mm - I don't see it as a problem, maybe will wear a little faster.
JH

[WayneBrown]

Thats pretty typical. I used to try and cut them on a bias (diagonal) so that any gap would be bridged by a larger area of the clutch.. Now its just too damn much work, glue it and go.

[Gary O]

I did the same thing on my FAI machine Saturday. I was practicing some of the contest flying and was doing autos. I had my hold set a little low and the motor died and when I went to restart I turned off hold but not idle up. Only took a couple seconds to smoke the liner.