1917 touring surges in Direct drive

[stevefa1952]

My 1917 touring, starts and runs fine. It pulls away in low without slipping, but in high gear or direct drive it will surge like something is slipping and then it catches. when I go to neutral the engine has no surging. and again in low and reverse there is no slipping. Any Ideas what makes it surge in high gear.
Thanks

[Scott_Conger]

Your high speed clutch is slipping. If it's a stock FORD clutch, no harm has been done but if it's an aftermarket clutch, it may have worn to the point where it cannot be adjusted...let's hope not.

Tighten the 3 clutch adjusting screws 1/2 turn each and try out...you might have to end up with a full turn on each, or more. The screws are kept in place by a cotter pin. Tie some tie wire or dental floss into the head of each pin prior to removing so as to not drop into the transmission. Adjust each screw and re cotter it with a NEW pin...not the old pin, and not something all bent up that comes out of a coffee-can...a NEW pin for each screw. Spread the legs enough to keep from coming out but don't go crazy and clinch them tight. They may have to come back out, and if not, there's no point fatiguing them by putting tight bends in them like when clinching them normally. You want to do everything possible to avoid anything going down into the transmission and this is one of those cautions to observe.

I suggest calling and meeting with members of the Suncoast T Club and say "Hello"

welcome to the Forum.

[stevefa1952]

Thanks Scott, will let you know how I make out.