Burning Smell After Clutch Install

[DFG 5OH]

We put a clutch in a 94 mustang with a 6 cyl, and after 3-4 times driving it, it still has a burning smell. We've pretty much rules out fluids burning off the exhaust, because they would've probably been completely burnt off by now. So could it be the clutch was installed wrong, and its getting too hot? We did it by the book, everything is new, resurfaced flywheel, and new cable. Is it just fluid, or the clutch is mis-aligned and getting hot?

 

[yellowstang1994]

The second clutch I installed this year (Ford Heavy Duty clutch) slipped once or twice when I first installed it and had a burning smell once in a while but it has ceased after 1000mi. I think it needs some time to break in and mate with the new surface textures. If it seems fine in my opinion i'd take it past the 500mi break in period and see how it does after that. If there is something noticebly wrong like if you experience a ton of slipping or any vibrations I would stop driving it as soon as possible and look further into the situation.

Also, just a thought: ford recommends a brand new flywheel (FMS is only $90) with their clutches because they say resurfacing the flywheel could result in a texture that could wear down the clutch more rapidly. Not saying it will or to alarm you, but it's something you may want to keep in the back of your mind and keep your eye on. Did you clean your pressure plate and flywheel off with brake parts cleaner to remove any oil or dirt?

 

[DFG 5OH]

my dad drives it, but as far as i know, it grabs like a dream, it has little pedal effort, and does not slip. We did spil tranny fluid when we re-filled it, but i figured it would've burnt off by now.

 

[yellowstang1994]

If it grabs fine i'd ride it out to the 500mi break in period. It should definatley go away after that. Mine did at least.

 

[HISSIN50]

yeah, a little slippage is normal as the disk gasses and beds. Have dad keep the foot light on the pedal and let it break in.