Installed the South Bend 3250 DD today wasn't to bad, But the truck when stopped and running and you go to engage the clutch when pedal is fully pressed it sounds like a jack hammer. Once you get to driving it the noise goes away until you stop again. Is this normal? Does that floating plate between the two discs kinda...well float? Or is it that I am in need of the hydraulic upgrade, which I thought but everyone said no. Some info would be nice plan on calling Peter in the morning. Thanks Chris

 

its normal.

with the clutch disengaged the disks rattle. has nothing to do with the intermediate plate. the intermediate has positive engagment to the pressure plate which it bolted to the flywheel. it can't rattle, just float.

 

So this will always sound like a bunch of rocks in a beer can?

 

as far as I know.....yes. Mines been as is for 6 months. seems fine. mine for sure doesn't hammer, just rattle enough to know somethings up.

 

Thanks Demon, mine sounds like yours I guess, it's not to bad just different than the dual friction I had from center force

 

You gotta be kidding. You should sell your truck and buy a ford escort.

 

That is the double disk rattle. You'll have it unless you get the spring hub version. No big deal, you'll get used to it.

 

Just wanted to let you all know that I talked to Peter and he explained everything to me on these DD. The center plate is supposed to rattle a little when you push in the clutch. To not get into a long explanation it's just kinda the nature of the beast but will help on not having excessive wear over time on these clutches. I guess the old non sprung DD were really loud from what Peter said. Anyhow thanks guys for the info and a special thanks to Peter and South Bend for the great service! A+

 

wow..........

 

wow. my non-sprung 3850 never made any noise and neither have my 2 spring loaded 3600's

 

You can't hear the noise because of that sweet 12 valve rattle

 

my 3600 dd lets you know its there!

 

Yep- that rattle will turn a head quick.

 

mine have one heck of a rattle and Vibe that can be heard well over the motor, I am un sure if the hydolics are working all the way. I am have to put the south bend kit on there.. I have the 3250 spring , they said the stock should work but I belive they need to say Just buy the upgraded ones. any else out there runing the stock hydlics with the dd 3250??

 

True! I just think of it as annoucing my presence so people can prepair for my arrival