Richard you are correct - The cone clutch only comes into play when the O/D
is engaged.
Ralph
>I'm trying to remember here, but even if your cone clutch was worn, your
gearbox
>wouldn't slip when not in OD as the drive passes through the OD and doesn't
>even use the clutches, they are only used to engage the sun-gears to
increase
>your gearing when engaged!!! Is that correct as I can't remember(A sure
sign of
>old age!!).
>
>ps, I had a friend who's gearbox had exactly the same symptoms, ie, it felt
>like the normal clutch was slipping when in first or second, then
eventually it
>would 'bite' and go OK, this turned out to be the one way clutch-bearing
type
>thingy!
>
>Cheerio
>
>Rich
>
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