Which clutch? The optional slipper clutch or the dog clutch?
Pity our Agent isn't as well informed as yours!
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: <DJA727@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Screaching sound
>
> In a message dated 6/9/2003 12:44:14 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk writes:
>
> >
> > I think its the reduction drive dog clutch; the one that needs the
periodic
> > friction test. I think its also possible that the surfaces of this may
be
> > galled, hence the screeching. In my case I was rather hoping that it
would
> > go away rather than having to investigate further (although the friction
> > check remains within tolerance and oil filter inspection didn't reveal
an
> > abnormal amount of metal).
> >
> > So far, it has gone away.
> >
> > It might also be due (as the engine kicks backwards) to slippage in the
> > spragg clutch that engages (permanently) the starter motor to the
engine;
> > but I doubt this, the noise seems to come from the front of the engine.
> >
> >
>
> I spoke to Rotax technical support and they tell me the noise is the
clutch
> and nothing to worry about. Good news for a change!
>
> Dave
>
>
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