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Re: Clutch options for 1296 Spit

To: Nolan Penney <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Subject: Re: Clutch options for 1296 Spit
From: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 18:35:54 +0000
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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