Listers,
I suspect Jack is right, that there are plenty of clutch & brake places
around. I have been using Rochetser Clutch & Brake (Rochester, NY,
716-232-3717) for ten years now, for relining shoes for my drum brakes (MGA
1500). Rochester isn't close by, but they have always done a good job &
stand behind their work. I have always referred to the lining material as
"Velvetouch", which it probably isn't anymore, but the guys there know what
I mean when I order that. Maybe it's actually Grey Rock, or if it were
green I guess it could be Lime Rock, who knows.
>From: Sadek Charles H DLVA <SadekCH@nswc.navy.mil>
>Reply-To: Sadek Charles H DLVA <SadekCH@nswc.navy.mil>
>To: "'JWoesvra@aol.com'" <JWoesvra@aol.com>, vintage-race@autox.team.net
>Subject: RE: clutch rebuilding
>Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 08:21:33 -0400
>
>Jack,
> What makes you think 'we' would need a clutch that works well in
>OILY conditions? My Corvair Yenko Stinger apparently was designed with
>proper (external) oil flow.....
> More seriously, what is Grey Rock? The special metallics of the
>60's are the ones for my drum brakes. Is Grey Rock the same thing. or real
>asbestos?
>Thanks,
>Chuck Sadek
>YS 73
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: JWoesvra@aol.com [SMTP:JWoesvra@aol.com]
> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 6:33 AM
> > To: ericsmgs@prodigy.net; lwdent@fwi.com; mgvrmark@hotmail.com
> > Cc: grand_wazoo@flinet.com; malcox@sonic.net;
> > vintage-race@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: clutch rebuilding
> >
> > In a message dated 10/5/00 6:35:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> > ericsmgs@prodigy.net writes:
> >
> > << Joint and Clutch in Charlotte, NC >>
> >
> >
> > I use Joint and Clutch in Columbia, SC. They built new half-shafts for
>my
> > GT6
> > when I converted to Datsun outer hubs. Triumph flange on inboard end,
> > Datsun
> > flange on the outer. Work great. They can make any drive-line component
> > you
> > need. Of course they reline brakes and clutches too.
> >
> > However, I'm sure that every big city has a similar service. Many have
> > been
> > in business for a long time and may still have real asbestos lining
> > material
> > such as Grey Rock hidden in the back. They are not supposed to use it
>any
> > more, but there is nothing better for drum brakes if you can find it.
> >
> > A final thought for racers; it is really better to go to a Tilton style
> > clutch. This eliminates the deficiencies of the Borg & Beck type which
>is
> > prone to high rpm failure. They also work well in oily conditions.
> >
> > Jack Woehrle
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