Thread: Is there a heavier clutch than the 'Turbo' clutch

Cant help with other clutch types, but FWIW I'm running the truck turbo pressure plate (pretty sure its the number in the parts sticky thread), and the LR clutch plate for Isuzu's (not just a standard LT95 plate).

Our camper isn't super heavy - only about 1.5T, but definitely shows no sign of clutch slip.

Did you replace the slave cylinder when you did the conversion? If not, I wonder if its sticking slightly somehow and leaving pressure on the clutch plate. Maybe rust on the air side of the piston?
Thinking outside the box, maybe something at the pedal/master end that's not letting it release properly (insulation material etc).
The fact that it's not consistent suggests that its not a purely clutch plate issue. Contamination, glazing, or insufficient clamp pressure wouldn't come and go like you're experiencing.

Edit: when I was getting prices for mine, the genuine Isuzu clutch kits were pretty well priced. The kit wasn't that much dearer than just the pressure plate by itself. I didn't get one as I had no use for an Isuzu friction plate - but you might

Steve

Been having the same issue on mine since I turned up the fuel, although mine currently runs a N/A pressure plate (LT95). Will be watching this thread wiht interest.

Do you have anyone who can reset pressure plates to higher clamping force?

The turbo pressure plate is the same one that is fitted to the 6X6. Maybe if you contact aftermarket clutch manufacturers (Exedy etc) they may be able to build a heavier pressure plate. Possibly you can have yours uprated if you can find someone with the right gear to do it.

Are you certain the thrust race is not picking up on the shaft. Mine slipped after getting stuck in very fine silty mud. I then cut an inspection cover in the bellhousing so I could lube the bearing on the shaft, no more slipping. That was an N/A clutch & PP. Turbo, 35's and towing camper.

Must admit after fitting the truck box and clutch the old unit looked very shagged, especially the pressure plate surface had two huge high points which had turned dark blue.

Justin

Murray,

I am onto a second Turbo clutch, it now slips at towing duties in top gear.
There are these guys, Xtreme Clutch Catalogue this is a great clutch I just fitted one to a 4BD1T 130 DC and is still going well. Has 1.2t clamping force but pedal is pretty good, actually feels not much heavier than my Isuzu turbo plate.
They will make you a custom clutch too, $$ are the only limit

I am however going back to Auto again for other reasons, mostly physical

JC

It's a while ago, but I think I fitted a Holden V8 one tonner HD clutch and pressure plate - it wasn't a standard HD pressure plate - a mate working for Repco found it for me. The spline was the same, I had to drill and tap the flywheel to suit and can't remember what I did to the throw out bearing carrier to get the position right. Abused the crap out of it until the Isuzu died. It was in there for 15-16 years and probably 200 000k.

Rick.

Thanks for all the replies.

I intend to fit TRB's sometime soon. Although I know it can be done with the gearbox in the car, it might be worth dropping the box to check everything out regarding the clutch.
We're going to Cape York in July so it's all gotta be good by then.

Cheers, Murray