Always install a new clutch complete assembly. Unless you just enjoy
removing the transmission at a later date and doing all the work over
again.
Personally I would rather be out driving my Healey
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Apr 6, 2011, at 12:35 PM, Neil Anderson wrote:
> I think I know the answer to this, but wanted to know what the list
> thought.
> A friend is restoring a BN2 for a customer, but this would apply
> to about
> any car. He is about ready to mate the gearbox and rebuilt
> engine. He has
> a new clutch disk, but was thinking of using the original pressure
> plate.
> The Healey has about 70,00 miles and the pressure plate shows
> little sign of
> wear and no discoloration from overheating and is not warped.
> Should he
> also replace the pressure plate as a matter of fact? Is an
> original better
> material than new repros?
>
>
>
> This is not a small budget restoration, so he is not necessarily
> trying to
> cut corners, but doesn't want to spend money that he doesn't need
> to. He
> also realizes the hassle of having to take out the gearbox and
> overdrive if
> the clutch has a problem at start-up or later.
>
>
>
> Other Healeys he has done, he replaced the whole assy. Feedback?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil Anderson
>
> BT7, AN5s
>
> Malta, Illinois
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