"In that case, the clutch, pressure plate and disk aren't covered."
However, it is possible to have the clutch plate partially engaged, allowing the clutch to slip.
It's called slipping because the clutch plate will slip against the flywheel surface when such an action is performed.
The number of clutch plates is reduced from nine to seven.
In cold weather it was a chore to start because the oil congealed on the cylinder walls and on the clutch plates.
A limited-slip differential and heavier clutch plate are also available.
Prone to cracking, later versions have a cast-iron clutch plate
A clutch works because of friction between a clutch plate and a flywheel.
No Squish-band, wider ratios, two additional clutch plates and a 32mm carburettor.
And he had let the clutch out against the brake to test for slipping clutch plates.