[Healeys] clutch wanted

[john harper]

I believe that it is possible, at least in theory, to fit a more modern
diaphragm pressure plate on a BN1 or BN2. This gives a better 'feel' on the
clutch pedal. In theory, all it needs is a small modification to the
flywheel dowels and a longer reach carbon thrust bearing.

Has anybody actually implemented this modification?

Best regards

On Thu, 26 Nov 2020 at 01:04, Charles Schott via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Mirek,
>
> I can't help you with your pressure plate, but I do have a new Borg and
> Beck 9 inch pressure plate for an early BN1 if anyone is interested.
>
> Regards,
>
> Charlie
>
> ------------------------------
> *From: *"m.g.sharp--- via Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *To: *healeys at autox.team.net
> *Sent: *Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:25:01 PM
> *Subject: *[Healeys] clutch wanted
>
> Hi all,  A few years ago I had a slipping clutch on my BT7 and embarked on
> changing the pressure plate, clutch disc and throw bearing.  The
> replacement parts were from Borg & Beck, the EOM.  However, I had some
> serious problems with the clutch disc as they had just changed the design
> of the cages that retain the springs.  I had the g’box out and in again
> three times and was getting very quick at it, although that is not a skill
> I ever wanted to excel in.  In the end, I cleaned up the pressure plate and
> de-greased the old clutch disc plate, and put the old stuff back in and it
> has been functioning fine, albeit I know the pressure plate is still scored
> somewhat.  I am rebuilding the motor this winter and as I will dynamically
> balance the rotating parts, I want to put a new pressure plate in so they
> can be balanced together.  Although the problem with the clutch a few years
> ago was not with the pressure plate, and I suspect B&B have fixed the
> problem with the clutch disc as this seemed to be a unique problem, I still
> have a preference for using an NOS pressure plate, or at least an older,
> but unused replacement B&B pressure plate.  I have since secured an NOS
> clutch disc (thanks Mike Salter!).
>
>
>
> My question to the group is whether anyone has an older but new (i.e.,
> unused) 10” B&B pressure plate that is surplus to needs and that they
> would part with?
>
>
>
> Many thanks for any help provided.
>
>
>
> Mirek
>
> (’59 BT7)
>
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