You are correct sir, but the flywheel was the same as those that were
used on later models except for the bolt holes which were enlarged
later. The mounting surface for the larger clutch was raised and the
disk fits into the recess inside the ridge.
Joe
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From: ZoboHerald@aol.com [mailto:ZoboHerald@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 7:29 AM
To: "Joe Curry"; npenney@mde.state.md.us; spitfires@autox.team.net;
celiracer81@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Thank you...but i need more help.
Nolan noted:
> The 1500 with the single rail gearbox used a 20 spline 7-1/4" clutch
and
> pressure plate.
> The Mk IV with the three rail gearbox used a 10 spline 6-1/2" clutch
and
> pressure plate.
Joe retorted:
> I beg to differ, my friend! A Mk3 flywheel is flat on the surface and
> the 1500 flywheel has a ridge where the pressure plate mounts. There
is
> no way that a 1500 clutch kit will work on a Mk3 flywheel and
> vice-versa.
Maybe I should stay quiet, since I'm not sure I can offer any totally
useful information. But remember that there was, in the US market, a
1500 for two years (1973 and 1974) that still used the older three-rail
(10-spline input shaft) gearbox. It's been a long time since I've been
around one of these beasts (had a couple way back when), so I don't
remember what the flywheels looked like; I don't know if they're more
like a later 1500 or more like the earlier 1296!? Anyone?
--Andy Mace
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