Cork Throttle Friction Disc

Inno · Apr 18, 2014

I got some 1/8" cork gasket material to make a new friction disc for the TO35. Now I'm wondering does it just go in between the plates loose or does it get glued to something? I looked back through the archives and found lots of posts on the topic but nothing about it being glued. I'm assuming it goes in loose. Also, the surfaces of my throttle plates are pitted, I'm assuming I should clean them up so they're smooth or close to it or it'll tear up the cork?

Brendon Warren · Apr 18, 2014

I don't believe they're glued to anything. The one on my 65 wasn't. Probably the smoother the better. The cork works a lot better than the nails and crap that were stuffed around my throttle lever!

Maineman · Apr 18, 2014

No glue
But, you want to have the two surfaces parallel.
Just snug on the nut.

Joe

maxwell99 · Apr 18, 2014

I have a small case lawn tractor, the blade pto
clutch on it uses a similar type clutch disc.

It is glued to the drive (motor side) of the clutch
pack.

If one side is not glued or secure, it would appear
the throttle pressure would vibrate the throttle
either open or closed giving you no control.

Just my two cents, while thinking outside the box.

Richard L · Apr 18, 2014

I may be wrong but I think I glued mine.

RandyB(MI) · Apr 18, 2014

leave loose but either put 2 together or get a new stronger spring or it will probably still slip.

Charles in Aus. · Apr 18, 2014

(quoted from post at 01:19:18 04/19/14) I may be wrong but I think I glued mine.

Not wrong Richard , they are certainly glued to one side on the TE20 series .

Inno · Apr 18, 2014

I thought I had read that somewhere but I was unable to find the post on here. Now, any idea which side it should be glued to? Or would it really matter?

Richard L · Apr 18, 2014

Thank you Charles, I was thinking I glued mine because if you don't it would have an opportunity to turn and it is suppose to grab not turn.

Charles in Aus. · Apr 19, 2014

(quoted from post at 03:32:22 04/19/14) Now, any idea which side it should be glued to?

Not that familiar with the TO 35 series Inno , but on the TE20 the cork friction material is stuck to a revolving disc that is welded to the throttle shaft . Tension is provided by a spring behind the dash .

Inno · Apr 19, 2014

Not to sound like I don't appreciate all your advice but I emailed John (UK) last night and he replied this morning. He says just to put it on loose, no glue.

Charles in Aus. · Apr 20, 2014

Odd , I wonder if John's advice holds for the TEA20 as well . ?

Inno · Apr 20, 2014

Put it all back together, got a reasonable amount of load on the spring, and no more throttle creep.

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