Like a rubber band, tendons are under tension as they connect the muscle to the bone. If a tendon is torn or cut, the ends of the tendon will pull far apart, making it impossible for the tendon to heal on its own. Because the nerves to the fingers are also very close to the tendons, a cut may damage them, as well.escription. A torn or cut tendon in the forearm, at the wrist, in the palm, or along the finger will make it impossible to bend one or more joints in a finger. Because flexor tendons are very close to the surface of the skin, a deep cut will most likely hit a flexor tendon.
If the clutch slips (doesn't fully engage), the linkage could be grossly out of adjustment, or the clutch disk could be worn to the point of replacement. Clutch chatter is often caused by an overheated clutch (normally from slipping the clutch when starting on an incline) or from oil on the clutch disk.
Clutch chatter. Clutch vibration. After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Describe the common problems that can occur in a clutch assembly. Adjust a clutch. Remove a clutch assembly. Inspect clutch parts for wear and damage. Remove and replace a flywheel and a pilot bearing. Disassemble, repair, and install various clutch parts.