[Healeys] Clutch conversion

[Bob Spidell]

John,

Don't think I'd change the clutch just to use a different throwout bearing--the carbon type last a long time if you 
don't ride the clutch and the ball-bearing type can have problems, too--but the diaphragm clutches require less pedal 
effort and may be smoother.

Bob



On 10/4/2011 2:47 PM, john spaur wrote:
> I have a MKII 3000 with a 10" clutch and carbon release bearing.
>
> I understand that the later clutches are 9-1/2.
>
> I am wondering if it is worthwhile to switch to a 9-1/2" diaphragm (many fingers) clutch in order to use the Denis 
> Welch ball style release bearing.
>
> I believe I need to change to a later style flywheel too although I have been told that it just needs to be changed to 
> a three dowel arrangement instead of the two dowel. Is this true?
>
> I am just building a nice driver.
>
> Thank you,
> John
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