flywheel clutch

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• Clutch control — refers to the act of controlling the speed of a vehicle with a manual transmission by partially engaging the clutch plate, using the clutch pedal instead of (or in conjunction with) the accelerator pedal. The purpose of a clutch is in part to… …   Wikipedia

• clutch, magnetic — Clutch built into automobile compressor flywheel. operated magnetically. which allows pulley to revolve without driving compressor when refrigerating effect is not required …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel …   Wikipedia

• clutch disc — A spinning plate located at the end of the driveshaft facing the engine flywheel and covered with a friction material such as asbestos. When the clutch is engaged, the disc is squeezed between the flywheel and the clutch pressure plate, causing… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch pressure plate — That part of a clutch assembly that through spring pressure, squeezes the clutch disc against the flywheel thereby transmitting a driving force through the assembly. To disengage the clutch, the pressure plate is drawn away from the flywheel via… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• flywheel — A relatively large and heavy metal wheel that is attached to the back of the crankshaft to smooth out the firing impulses. It provides inertia to keep the crankshaft turning smoothly during the periods when no power is being applied. It also… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch aligning set — A group of tools used to align the clutch plates with the flywheel. Usually there is a shaft, pilot bearing adapters, and tapered universal sleeves …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch aligning tool — A tool which looks like a bar or a disc which can be used to line up the clutch plates with the flywheel …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch housing — A cast iron or aluminumhousing that surrounds the flywheel and clutch mechanism. Also called bell housing …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch pilot bearing — A small bronzebushing, or in some cases a ball bearing, placed in the end of the crankshaft or in the center of the flywheel depending on the vehicle, that is used to support the outboard end of the transmissioninput shaft …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• pull-type clutch — A clutch in which the clutch release bearing is pulled away from the flywheel when the clutch is disengaged. Compare push type clutch …   Dictionary of automotive terms