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Re: Clutch Disk for GT6 gearbox used in a Spit

To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Clutch Disk for GT6 gearbox used in a Spit
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>
Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 15:32:58 -0500
Hey Joe, Look for a local clutch and brake shop, the type that does truck and 
tractor work.  They should be able to make you a
velvetouch button type disc to fit any spline you want for about $100.  
Velvetouch is nice stuff for race cars, soft engagement, holds
well, impervious to oil.  Only problem is incresed wear on the flywheel. but 
has not been a problem.  John

Joe Curry wrote:

> Well gang,
>
> After 12 times pulling the gearbox to try different shims between the clutch 
>and flywheel to try to resolve the slipping clutch,  I
> GIVE UP!!!
>
> The Kevlar Disk I bought from Ted Schumacher is going into the Trash as soon 
>as I get the gearbox out again.
>
> My conclusion is that Kevlar is not a good material for clutches to be made 
>of.  It appears that it is much too slippery for a stock
> pressure plate.  Maybe if I wanted to spend several hundred bucks for a 
>competition pressure plate I could get it to work.  But I
> don't!
>
> So it leaves me with where to find a stock 7 1/2" disk with the i inch 10 
>spline center to fit a GT6.  Surely there is someone out
> there who can make such a product.
>
> ANy leads will be greatly appreciated.  I would like to finally be able to 
>run this thing that I have put so much time, effort and
> money into!!!
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry




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