Joe Curry wrote:
>
> > In theory, the mentioned wear would be from the force of the crank being
> > pushed against the thrust washer. Although, I think the problem is
> > minimal.
>
On Thu, 17 Jun 1999, Michael Burdick wrote:
> Hi Joe - let me respectfully say "I'm not so sure about that". The force
> pushing against the thrust washers when the clutch is disengaged is not
> insignificant (the clutch pedal is a pretty good lever arm), and the
> application of this force very often occurs after the oil has had plenty
> of time to drain back into the pan. A high load with minimal lubrication
> could very well lead to premature wear....
True, but isn't that same relative lack of lubrication true throughout the
engine, i.e., bearings, cylinder walls/rings, etc.? Meanwhile, the age-old
philosophy of depressing the clutch was to eliminate the drag of the
gearbox, right? So sacrifice one part to save another.
Me? I suspect I'd worry more about holding the clutch in all the time at
red lights and stop signs (which I admit I still do all the time for other
safety-related and long-ingrained-in-me-by-dad-and/or-safety-experts) and
the wear that causes! :-)
--Andy
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