At 15:06 -0500 3/28/01, Stephen Harris wrote:
> Is there a difference between the early GT6 flywheel's and a 1973 GT6
>Flywheel. By Early I mean Post 1968. I know there is a difference in TR6
>Flywheels, It seems to have to do with the Depth of the wheel to the
>crankshaft as well as weight. The 73 GT6 engine is supposed to have recessed
>block face etc, just like the later TR6 engines. Any Thoughts??? I am trying
>to figure out if the 68/69 GT6 engine in my 1973 GT6, may have a 1973
>"shorter" flywheel on it. This may be why the previous owner installed a 3/8
>drill bit in the slave cylinder that is approx 1 inch longer than the stock
>slave cylinder rod.
Steve --
I had something similar to that going on my 1500 for a while; lots of
clutch problems. I eventually found that the slave cylinder itself
appeared to be incorrect for the car. It was of the appropriate
design and all, but about 3/4" or 1" longer than other Spitfire slave
cylinders. Also, it was made of iron, whereas the others I've seen
have been aluminum. I replaced the cylinder in question with an
aluminum one, and haven't had any problems since. Well, with the
clutch anyway.
Thought I'd share, having BTDT.
Dan
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