[Fot] Main Cap Fasteners and Clutches - 1300

[Jim Gray]

Brad,

I can’t advise on the main stud info for the 1300 but as far as your clutch goes, If it aint broke don’t fix it. 

I’ve run the stock clutches on an aluminum Fidanza flywheel since I’ve started and never had a problem. 

I made my own quartermaster throwout bearing conversion though to avoid the fork problems TR4’s sometimes have. 

Plus it improved the action of the clutch.

 

From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Brad Eells via Fot
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 5:59 PM
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Subject: [Fot] Main Cap Fasteners and Clutches - 1300

 

Hello Amici,

 

Thinking aloud here as I have time on my hands. A couple of questions:

 

1. Main cap fasteners - ARP  does not make a main stud kit for the Spifire 1300 and does not list their studs by size either. If you have an ARP stud and nut set up, how did you order it? They have readily available a 7/16"x3" bolt for direct replacement of the OEM bolt.

 

2. Clutches - the vintage set up in my engines are a lightened factory flywheel, coming up just under 13 lbs with ring gear and a Borg & Beck clutch disc and plate. I've run 3 race weekends with the clutch that has been in the car for 43 years, so far without issue. I'm thinking I would like to stick with the flywheel I have with a good clutch solution. 

 

I know this one is a bit of a can of worms but have at it with your valued thoughts. I'm looking for simple and reliable. I am not nearly as smart as the aeronautical engineer that built the car.

 

I hope you are all safe and well...

 

Cheers,

 

 

Brad




Brad Eells

Chino CA

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