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Shade Tree Mechanic
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Just got around to peeling the old leather facing off my '24 cone clutch and found several bits of broken-off hacksaw blade used as shims between the leather and the metal cone. Pretty neat idea, I guess, to create more friction especially if the six adjusters are rusted. But then I had to wonder. Was this a latter year shade tree mechanic fix or an original factory shortcut!? Working on these old machines is always entertaining. 
1924 Superior "F" Touring Car
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Hi Tom, What you discovered was the accepted way of making repairs to a slipping/worn out cone clutch. The first option was to use 'neetsfoot oil' if the clutch was 'grabbing'. If it was 'slipping' you threw in a handfull of 'fullers earth'.  Incidentally: If the clutch was grabbing the 490 Chevrolet was the world's fastest car, that is, for the first three feet. 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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...if it didn't break an axle.
If you have old Chevrolets, other old Chevrolets will find out where you live.
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