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carefully remove it with the shoe and observe the way the spring washers are
stacked.
The spring stacks in your P3 clutch will contain 11 individual springs and a
several washers.
CAUTION:
Generally reassemble the springs as you removed them from the engine or as
you received them from Cobra.
CAUTION:
It is easy to prematurely damage the clutch and other engine components with
improper clutch adjustment. If you are unsure of how to adjust the clutch, by even
the slightest, contact the Cobra Technical Support Group before making
adjustments.
Clutch shoe wear:
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If the clutch has been slipping and shows signs of glazing, it is best to replace
the shoes. We have found that once the shoes are glazed, even if deglazed
with emery paper or a file, the performance is reduced.
•
The best way to prevent glazing is by not gearing too high, changing the oil as
specified and by not blipping the throttle.
Every time you blip the throttle, you
are working your clutch springs.
CAUTION:
The clutch produces a tremendous amount of heat and when a rider is blipping
the throttle. This makes the clutch and clutch springs wear out quicker. This also
makes your engine tend to run hotter which decreases engine power and
degrades ignition stator efficiency. It is important to train your rider
NOT
to be a
throttle 'blipper'
.
Reeds
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The reeds must lay flat on the reed cage.
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If the reed tips aren’t lying flat, replace them immediately.
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The reeds must have a tight seal on the reed cage.
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If the reed is damaged in any way, replace it. This means cracks, chips,
and ruptures. Anything abnormal, replace the reeds.
Take the reed cage out and hold it up to the light and look in through the cage. If
you see light between the reed pedals and the frame, then replace the reeds. If
you do not see light, then the reeds should be ok. (See figure 35)