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Alternative siource for 5 speed clutch?
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Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:17 pmby vincereynard
Whist I'm at it I've decided I may as well replace the entire clutch assembly. It may be lighter? Although having the correct slave will be a plus!
I imagine it is a standard 8.5 inch Borg and Beck device. I cannot see why it would be any different just 'cos it 's in a Lotus.
Any idea what other vehicle had the same fitted?
Re: Alternative siource for 5 speed clutch?
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Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:29 pmby john.p.clegg
Re: Alternative siource for 5 speed clutch?
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Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:34 amby Grizzly
I think i have a 5 speed Friction plate i bought years ago by mistake, if it's any good to you i'll dig it out and send it you?
Re: Alternative siource for 5 speed clutch?
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Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:41 pmby vincereynard
Grizzly wrote:I think i have a 5 speed Friction plate i bought years ago by mistake, if it's any good to you i'll dig it out and send it you?
Cheers Chris I'll PM you.
Re: Alternative siource for 5 speed clutch?
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Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:04 pmby mbell
One useful snippet I found on the forums when I was considering if I should fit a new plate on my car while the engine was out was that new plates for 5 speeds need some machining to reduce the thickness of the rear spine section to fit.
I decided not to replace mine as it was in New condition and proven to work well. So the hassle/risk to get a new one machined didn't seem worth it.
I'd recommend that you check the fit of any plate you get to see if the machining is required before putting everything together.
Re: Alternative siource for 5 speed clutch?
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Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:25 pmby john.p.clegg
Covered here...
lotus-gearbox-f37/speed-clutch-t29900.html?hilit=clutch A light skim with an angle grinder does the job,I did mine while it was being rotated on a short round bar fixed in the vice..
John
