Abstract: A clutch assembly (the assembly) is mounted adjacent a flywheel of the assembly connected to a crankshaft (not shown) of a vehicle engine such that rotational movement of the crankshaft by the vehicle engine is transmitted to the flywheel. The assembly includes annular clutch disks each presenting a pair of friction facings. A center plate is rotatably and coaxially disposed about the shaft. A spacer or adapter ring is connected to the center plate. A plurality of clutch levers are cooperable with a clutch cover. The levers are circumferentially spaced about the shaft to selective engage and disengage of the annular clutch disks by the flywheel, the center plate. The clutch assembly design provides for a space defined between the flywheel and the clutch cover to form easy access to clean the clutch assembly from outside and allow smaller particles or contaminants and fluids to be expelled from gaps defined between the flywheel and the components of the clutch assembly.