Clutch spring ?

[riesedesperado6170]

I need to replace the clutch spring on my 582. I been think of getting a blue pulling spring instead of stock one, just looking for opinions on this. I use it to pull my heavy dump trailer and plow pull logs.

thanks,
Jeremy

[mickb72]

I used a blue spring on a 100. It has a good feel to it. Mike

[J-Mech]

You ever slip the clutch with the old style spring? If not, then you don't need a heavier one. If yes, then it would be a good idea. It's your money.

[sawdustdad]

Good exercise for your left leg but stock springs will spin the rear wheels with chains on them.

[ironman]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

You ever slip the clutch with the old style spring? If not, then you don't need a heavier one. If yes, then it would be a good idea. It's your money.

Originally Posted by sawdustdad

Good exercise for your left leg but stock springs will spin the rear wheels with chains on them.

Not to mention the extra pressure on the t/o bearing. Pullers are not using their clutch constantly, pulling logs and trailers would require a lot of clutch work (seems to me).

[Workingstiff]

I agree with all above. We run VW aircooled sandrails. Easily doubled the hp of those motors. As far as the driveline goes. Somethings going to break at some point. Make your weakest link cheap and easy to fix.
I run chains, and spin every so often. I'm hesitant to add weights, in addition to a 200lb hairy gorilla. The wheel spin is the weakest link. If I was constantly spinning and not getting the job done time to reevaluate.

[mickb72]

Originally Posted by mickb72

I used a blue spring on a 100. It has a good feel to it. Mike

My wife uses it as much as i do and has never complained. Mike

[riesedesperado6170]

mike did you use the roll pin or split collar. main reason i can get blue one for cheaper then a stock one. but wanted opinions

[mickb72]

Originally Posted by riesedesperado6170

mike did you use the roll pin or split collar. main reason i can get blue one for cheaper then a stock one. but wanted opinions

That one used a roll pin with a new driveshaft. Trued up pressure plates and a used throwout bearing. Maybe a couple extra washers. The blue ones are a lot less stlff than a red pulling spring. Mike

[riesedesperado6170]

ok thank you