PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post

jake12tech · #7 12-06-2016, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixto

A good clutch has some resistance when sitting cold then loosens after a few seconds of engine operation as fluid circulates. There's a max rpm at which it should disengage regardless of airflow temp. I don't know the cutoff rpm.

Research clutch brands. Cheap ones won't last down your driveway. It might be the case that dealer or OE are worth the price premium for how long they typically last.

Sixto
83 300SD

Thanks for the responses everyone.. Great help always around this forum.

I'm gonna go with Berg-Werner. I'm about 90% sure they were what's originally on the car, and they're a reputable brand too. I've heard ACM is good as well. I'll probably buy two BWs and call it a day and put them on both cars.

Compu-85:
I'd like to know that max RPM they cut off at. To be honest with you, I don't pay much attention to the RPMS, but I was crusing at 70MPH when this happened. I would assume it was at 2K-2.5K RPMS at the time. I would assume it was still engaged.. The bearing in there is snug, no play. Just seems seized. But when I start the car the next time I'll see if I can stop it with cardboard.