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RE: New Clutch

To: "'LaJoMor@aol.com'" <LaJoMor@aol.com>, 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: New Clutch
From: Jim Davis <jamdav@woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:38:22 -0600
Here is the rundown on what I did:

*       The new clutch kit was ordered from Clutchmasters.com ($150).  It
contained a Sachs pressure plate, Borg&Beck friction disc and a new throwout
bearing.
*        I had the flywheel "turned" ($20) and installed a new "pilot-bush"
or "spigot-bush".
*       I ordered a new throwout bearing sleeve from Moss.
*       I installed the TOB on the sleeve by placing the sleeve in liquid
nitrogen and just dropping the bearing right on it.  I didn't want to press
the bearing on for fear of doing damage.
*       I replaced the clutch cross-shaft, fork and bushes.   
*       I drilled a 5/16 hole through the fork and shaft and secured it with
a grade #8 bolt with a nyloc nut.  I installed the taper pin just snug with
the retaining wire.
*       I used the longer cross-shaft bushes to add stability.
*       I then assembled everything using Molykote grease.
*       While I was in there I cleaned the tranny again (I did a rebuild on
it two years ago) painted the engine backplate and starter.
*       Now while the car gods are with me, I plan on installing an
electronic ignition and rebuild the carbs!

Thanks to all on the list for your great advice.
Jim Davis
    

-----Original Message-----
From: LaJoMor@aol.com [mailto:LaJoMor@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 10:42 AM
To: jamdav@woodward.com; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: New Clutch


Jim... 
And what were the pieces you used for the clutch? (combination)... 
Larry 

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