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Re: Series V, 8" clutch ?

To: Jonathan Mies <jmies@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Series V, 8" clutch ?
From: Jan Servaites <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2004 21:02:03 -0700
Jon,
    The larger (8") clutch plate & flywheel is what was used on the 
series 3, 1600cc engine. The 7.5" & smaller/lighter flywheel is from a 
1725 series V. both will work okay except there may be a problem of 
different clutch release bearing assemblies. Question, could you measure 
the diameter of the carbon bearing? To use the 7.5 clutch, one needs a 
"tall" pedestal and "small" carbon bearing. For the series 3 clutch, one 
needs the "tall" pedestal and "large" carbon bearing (2.5"dia).  I have 
chopped flywheels for both 1600 (less 4.5 lbs, same weight as the Lemans 
flywheel)& 1725 (less 3 lbs) and they come with new ring gears is needed.

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