Galling of de Dogs

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Galling of de Dogs

#1 Post by LC Cnd » Sat May 07, 2022 6:24 pm

When inspecting galling on the clutch boss, is there a measurement that I could use to determine if the dogs are within tolerances to deburr for proper the clutch plates use? Not sure what is considered moderate galling. I was thinking of using 800 grit to smooth them out if there is still life left in the clutch basket.

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Re: Galling of de Dogs

#2 Post by OldTZracer » Fri May 13, 2022 3:10 am

Rather than sandpaper, I use a thin, fine flat file to clean them up.
I have not seen a spec, but unless you change to aftermarket plates of a different thickness, it still ends up getting dimpled in the same spots.
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Re: Galling of de Dogs

#3 Post by LC Cnd » Sun May 15, 2022 5:53 pm

Here's what the galling looks like; save-able?
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Re: Galling of de Dogs

#4 Post by 85RZwade » Wed May 18, 2022 11:09 pm

It doesn't LOOK too bad to me, but I think it's really more a matter of how they feel. If the depressions are shallow and the edges aren't sharp, I'd take a file to 'em as described above. If they're deep or sharp-edged, replacement might be a better option. Thank you, Banshee for aftermarket options!
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Re: Galling of de Dogs

#5 Post by LC Cnd » Sat May 21, 2022 1:52 pm

Used a small file to remove the galling and smooth it out with 800 grit. Going to throw it back together to see what happens. Mic'd the clutch springs and noted they were below spec - replaced.

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