Twin plate separation systems

A twin plate separation system for a clutch assembly, comprising:

• a pressure plate;
• an intermediate plate facing the pressure plate;
• a cover housing the pressure plate and the intermediate plate, the cover comprising a top, a boss, a bottom, and a first strap-mounting hole;
• at least one drive strap fixed to the first strap-mounting hole and fixed to the intermediate plate;
• a spring separator assembly comprising:
• a mounting extending out of the pressure plate towards the intermediate plate;
• and
• a spring surrounding the mounting and biased to push the pressure plate and the intermediate plate apart,
• wherein the intermediate plate does not comprise a hole for receiving the mounting, and
• wherein the boss comprises the first strap-mounting hole configured to receive a drive strap fixture in a direction from the bottom towards the top.

A twin plate separation system for a clutch assembly, comprising:

• a pressure plate;
• an intermediate plate facing the pressure plate;
• a cover comprising a top, a boss, and a bottom, the cover housing the pressure plate and the intermediate plate;
• and
• a spring separator assembly comprising:
• a mounting extending out of the pressure plate towards the intermediate plate;
• and
• a spring surrounding the mounting and biased to push the pressure plate and the intermediate plate apart,
• wherein the intermediate plate does not comprise a hole for receiving the mounting, and
• wherein the mounting does not extend out of the pressure plate towards the cover.