Intermediate Plate (1 of 2)
{"Image DocumentName": "Intermediate Plate (1 of 2)", "Image ImageDescription": "A clutch with two friction discs uses an intermediate plate to separate the discs. It increases the torque capacity of the clutch by increasing the contact friction area. Some intermediate plates have drive slots machined in their outer edge. These slots fit over and are driven by hardened steel drive pins press-fit into holes in the flywheel rim. Intermediate Plate. In a clutch with two friction discs, an intermediate, or center, plate separates the discs. The plate is machined smooth on both sides because it is clamped between two friction surfaces. An intermediate plate increases the torque capacity of the clutch by increasing the contact friction area. Some intermediate plates have drive slots machined in their outer edge. These slots fit over and are driven by hardened steel drive pins press-fit into holes in the flywheel rim. (See Figure 14\u20132) Other intermediate plates have four or more drive lugs that fit to, and are driven by, slots in the clutch cover. Some clutches with heavy-duty intermediate plates require antirattle springs (Figure 14\u20139). These reduce wear between the intermediate plate and the drive pins, and improve clutch release. Without the springs, the drive slots in the plate would wear excessively, resulting in poor clutch release. Three or four antirattle springs are positioned between the edge of the plate and the inside wall of a pot type flywheel. These are spaced equal distances apart (three springs\u2014120 degrees apart; four springs\u201490 degrees apart) Some two-plate clutches use an adapter ring when the clutch is installed on a flat flywheel. The adapter ring is bolted between the clutch cover and the flywheel. It is sized to provide the needed depth to accommodate the second clutch disc and the intermediate plate.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}