Back in Chicago there is a place called Auto Clutch. They can remake your
original Pressure Plate and disk to whatever specs. you want. I am sure
they could rebuild a 2000 Roadster Plate and Disk back to original, or they
can beef the springs to give you REAL clamping power. Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
To: road <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: Clutch and pressure plate
> Yes, and No. It is a direct bolt on.
>
> The disk are the same. The 2000 pressure plate has a higher clamping
> force than the 1600 item. If you are very easy on your clutch, and
> driving style, then the 1600 will last for years. If you are heavy
> footed, autox, or otherwise into full throttle runs... that 1600
> pressure plate -with the lighter loading force- will not last too
> long.
>
> 880 pound loading for the 1600 item.
> 1430 pound loading for the 2000 item.
>
> Clutch changing is a major PITA for a roadster. I'd recommend staying
> with the 2000 unit. If you have knee problems, and are easier on
> driving, then the 1600 might work fine for you.
>
> Lockheed made up some hydraulic/vacuum boosters. They were remote
> mounted, allowing for the stock brake master & clutch master to be
> used, but would boost the hydraulic pressure. We retrofitted an Alfa
> for a friend who had Parkinson's Disease, so he could still enjoy
> driving his car.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Walter
> Austin, TX
>
> Dwight Woodruff wrote:
>
> > All,
> > Can the 1600 clutch disk and pressure plate be used in a 2000?
Thanks.
> >
> >
> > Woody
> > '69 2000
> > Clearwater, FL
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