oil holes in clutch basket ?

[michael133]

hay guys im fixing to put new clutch hub on and I noticed no oil holes in sides of basket like the one I am takeing out.is it a good idel to drill some in .new one has none.some info would be great,,thanks

[tmwmoose]

little more info please inner outer year?

[michael133]

well been buzy I put new seals and bearings in inner primary.well when had clutch out noticed a crack in hub.so went and got new inner hub. and on basket side there no holes in sides of it for oil like stock hub and basket.so wondering if I should drill some holes.i got a 1986 fxstc,i also just put Andrews cam ,lifters and s+s pushrods and tubes.just wondering does it need holes for oil on plates.got time,waiting on a new bearing befor pressing and unpressing hubs....thanks for getting back..

[Ohio HD]

The basket should be slotted for the fiber plates to slide in. That's how the oil gets to the clutches. I would be very leery of drilling holes in the basket and weakening it.

[packrat56]

The basket should be slotted for the fiber plates to slide in. That's how the oil gets to the clutches. I would be very leery of drilling holes in the basket and weakening it.

I wouldn't  drill it just a place for cracks to start.

[michael133]

yes and also its one of them newer ones that are steal and come with a reinforceing ring.thanks again.......