I can't remeber the start of this thread...
But one option for the clutch is a Ford Escort Mexico (UK) - flywheel needs
modifying - but apart from that it is seriously uprated clutch and about 30
quid for the whole thing! Where as a Spitfire one is about #60-70.
Alot of the racers use this...
James
Nolan Penney wrote:
> A 1500 flywheel will fit. The bolt holes are larger, so you need to use the
>little collars that places like Rimmerbros sells to fit it onto the 1296
>crankshaft. That, or you can drill out and retap the crankshaft to the 1500
>bolt size.
>
> As for your clutch problem, the use of a sunbeam clutch disc immediately has
>me questioning how it sized up for engagement. If it's thin, or has a profile
>that caused it to foul, you would run into the problem you described.
>
> If you wish to explore ultimate clutches for your jittney, you may wish to
>contact these folks. Just look at what they've already got for the Triumphs.
>http://www.clutchnet.com/make/triumph.html
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