Clutch Bark

TURBO200R4 said:

for the guys that don't know me my name is Herman i have operated Herman's automatic transmission's since 1975 and i have been working on
automatic transmissions since 1966 so i know a lot about clutches.
just my opinion
i have not heard the bark that u have but heard a lot of squawks/barks/chatters
this is what i think that the friction modifiers r not up to par so what happens is the clutch slips then grabs valiant causing a squawks/barks/chatters
u need enough modifiers to allow the clutches to slip smooth at first apply.
the oil can be old or the wrong type of oil. i would suggest the ones with probs post the type and the amount of miles so u can get a handle on this prob.
something u might try is b prepared to change oil if this doesn't work. ad a small container(guessing 3 ounces) of general motors limited slip or 1/2 quart or 1 pint of honda atf.

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TURBO200R4 said:

A chatter
My definition is a slip grab slip grab multiple times. This causes vinration and is hard on a lot of components and should be addressed as soon as possible.

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REBLX136 said:

Bark is the best description I can muster, accompanied by a vibration through the lever just at the point of of engagement, it’s not chatter or basket rattle and can be held for a brief period in the range that produces the noise,it cannot be reproduced in motion and has no immediate effect on gear selection.

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TURBO200R4 said:

question
is the bark like a chihuahua or a great Dane

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maurice said:

Neither of us are funny.

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TURBO200R4 said:

i am funny
just might come off as a little sick to the ones having the problems

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Dr.D said:

I’m sure Turbo was just making light of a real potential problem.

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