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Re: Clutch Disk for GT6 gearbox used in a Spit

To: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>
Subject: Re: Clutch Disk for GT6 gearbox used in a Spit
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2000 11:17:48 -0700
Ted,
Can you ship the new one first and let me return the old one in that same box?

It would save me having to find a suitable shipping container.

And I did know that it was 7.25"  :)


Joe

Ted Schumacher wrote:
> 
> joe, we will be happy to supply a stock lining disc. just return you disc and 
>we will ship out a disc with stock lining. btw, it is a 7
> 1/4" not 7 1/2" size. your only cost will be the shipping. ted
> 
> 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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