Many Explorers will be largely immune from this problem, but later Radne engines have a hole in the crankshaft that feeds a small amount of oil to the clutch bearing. Gradually the oil will move out to the clutch friction surface and the clutch may start to slip periodically.

There are a couple of solutions.

1. Clean the clutch with petrol or degreaser occasionaly.
2. Partially block the hole with a splinter of wood or some liquid metal. Be aware that if the object blocking the hole comes out it may damage the bearing or possibly even jam the clutch.
   

Engines that don't weep oil to the bearing should be given a regular light greasing.

This post was last modified: 07-05-2008 10:02 PM by peter.