Clutch
Clutch Size 6” or 6 1/2”
SteveH – Summer 2009
What size clutch does our 1950 Crosley have in it? Is it 6 1/2"? I have not pulled it yet.
HoosierCrosley – Summer 2009
Pull off the flywheel cover (if it still has one) and maybe get a measurement that way. Since it is a 50' you might have a 6 ½, but the only sure way too tell is pull it out. With a Crosley it could be either one.
ChuckK – Summer 2009
Look at the 3 forks on the pressure plate--If they have what looks like a bolt on the ends,it's 6 1/2 inch--no bolts it's 6 inch.
JimB – Summer 2009
Assuming the engine is the original.
6 1/2" Clutch switch over was at:
CD-205500
VC-20783
This was in a September 25th 1950 Service Letter
Actual visual inspection inspection as Chuck described is the only safe way to be sure. Engines have been swapped, parts have been swapped, who knows.
SteveH – Summer 2009
The bottom inspection plate is still on it but there was another opening i could look up inside. The fingers are plain with no bolts. So it looks like i have a 6" clutch. Thanks for the tech info.
Clutch Disk Problems
wally_48329 11/18/01
Just had to replace the clutch in my 50 Hot Shot. One
quarter had been thrown off. The disc was only wore down about half
way. The spline was almost gone from the center. I don't pull hole
shots, but once engaged I do wind it up pretty good any ideas? Could
the wear in the spline be from a bad pilot bearing?
crosley52 11/26/01 1:51
Wally, it is possible that the wear was caused from a bad
pilot bearing as it could be from a bad front transmission bearing but
most probably it is from a poorly built product or the clutch was sub
standard quality and just wore excessively.
chuckhk1941 11/26/01
I've seen a few that wore the center splines--most had been
relined (possibly a few times)-that & a bad bushing is the possible
cause. The amazing part about it is--they still ran--you can't kill them
speedoo51 11/26/01
Not considering myself an "expert" [handsome?] but I'll say
what I can think of to add to previous replies... I would check
alignment of bell housing to crank.. locating dia and face.
wally_48329 11/26/01 8:53 pm
Thanks for the input all. I'll order a new pilot bearing
input shaft and disc for the next time it goes out. thanks, Wally
Jumpy Clutch
hoosiercrosley - 10/18/2004
Has anybody got any ideal what could be wrong with my 51'
wagon? Sometimes when I come to a stop and push the clutch
pedal in it will hesatate, then jump or lurch foward. It takes off
find, except for the usual clutch chatter, and shifts ok. I would
apreeciate some advice before I start tearing into it to find the
problem.
vinoman - 10/19/2004
Sounds like a warped fly wheel and back springs in the
pressure plate. Have the fly wheel and pressure plate resurfaced. The
pressure plate comes apart fairly easy.
Service Motors - 10/19/2004
I don't know if you're running a 6" or 6 1/2" clutch, but
check the pressure plate feet for cracks or breaks. This
can be done in the car. I just had a customer with this problem, he
kept losing his pedal freeplay and was finally down to the point the
engine would stall when he came to a full stop. We see the problem on
quite a few 6" pressure plate feet it's but not impossible in a 6 1/2"
unit also. Also check the linkage for excessive wear & binding.
whistler - 10/19/2004 7:08
Also saw a bad pilot bushing a cause that problem.
berk - 10/19/2004
For what it's worth.. put it up on stands, put someone with
eyes and a light underneath, and see what's happening. I can
think of several causes.
Crosleydc - 10/20/2004
Check for worn and/or grooved splines on the input shaft
that's not letting the disc disengage properly.
Clutch Linkage
stevie_22847 8/6/00
I would like to ask a question about the Hot Shots. My
clutch linkage doesn't line up and in the parts manual it lists a
spacer and longer bolts where it mounts to the transmission. Does your
car have this spacer? How thick is it?
jmoskow2 8/9/00
Steve, A spacer is required between the "L" shaped clutch
shaft bracket and trans. It is the same size as the bracket and
measures 3/8" thick. I also suggest drilling a hole near the end of the
shaft and putting in a roll pin Back it up with a washer. The reason
for this is if the trans mount breaks it will help hold the shaft in
position so you will not loose clutch and brake operation.
Clutch Squealing Sound
hoosiercrosley 2/15/02
I have a problem with my clutch, I have a 46' sedan, when I
put it in first gear the clutch makes a squealing sound. It shifts fine
and it doesn't slip, also it doesn't do it in reverse. The clutch,
pressure plate and flywheel looked good when I put them in. It was fine
until yesterday. I tried adjusting the clutch, it seemed to help some
but still does it sometimes. I would really appreciate some help on
this.
wally_48329 2/15/02
Throw-out-brg. maybe?
speedoo51 2/15/02
I think the pilot bushing [in the end of the crank] is
little dry and lube and should be ok. Sometimes it goes away by itself.
hoosiercrosley 2/16/02
That sounds like that might be it. Would I have to pull the
motor out, or could I just get buy by spraying some type of grease on
the shaft?.
hoosiercrosley Mar 18, 2002
Thanks to everybody on the help with my squealing clutch. I
put in a new pilot bushing, works great now! But now I have a sick
starter. I think this Crosley loves the attention!
Clutch Fork
consolidated_box Apr 16, 2002
I was just wondering if you could help me find a new
throw-out bearing fork for one of your engines, I'm not sure what kind
of engine it is, but if you have any information on how to find a new
one or how to fix the old one, your help will be greatly appreciated.
Jim_Bollman Apr 17, 2002
If you don't find one on this list Dave Edward's or Service
Motors will have them. If it is just the small spring clips that hold
the bearing in place, they are available also from I believe both of
them. Their addresses and Phone numbers can be got off the clubs
vendor page.
Note: There are two different style forks, one with an offset and the other straight. Offset is the later style.
Clutch Fork Styles
mcriverbug - 10/26/2002
I have a CC and the clutch fork arm is straight. There is
one on e-Bay with an offset arm, what model would this be off of? My
friend has one in a box of parts, and I didnt know what to tell him.
Philip Rowland - 10/26/2002
CD's and VC's, 1949-1952 used the offset arm, doing away
with the clutch release cable.
bltlar - 10/26, 2002
The way I remember is if a clutch release cable, it is a
straight arm. If direct, it is an offset arm.