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Posted by: Spoke Oct 14 2008, 08:10 PM

I am hoping to use one of the 2 clutch plates that I have for my 71 1.7L.

Reading the repair manual, the only measurement mentioned is 0.6mm depth for the rivets. THere's no cracking or oil staining on either plate.

I've estimated the depth on the one plate to be about 1.8mm and the other to be about 2.0mm.

One plate has slots and one does not. Does mean the one w/o slots is worn more or are there both types (w/slots and w/o slots) out there?

What other criteria should I use to evaluate the clutch plates for continued use?


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Posted by: Gint Oct 14 2008, 08:12 PM

Why don't I move this thread to the garage instead of the classifieds?

Posted by: orange914 Oct 14 2008, 08:28 PM

check the spring tension and deglaze the material good to go imho

Posted by: Spoke Oct 15 2008, 12:22 PM

Thanks. what method to deglaze the plates? Steel wool? Fine Sandpaper? What about the PP & flywheel? Deglaze those?

Posted by: orange914 Oct 15 2008, 04:32 PM

just ruff up the slick/glazed material face with an abrasive pad of sorts, i always used a small orbital scotchbrite pad on my high speed die grinder or drill to cut the glaze on the flywheel and brake rotors/disc. it would take real effort but be careful not to dig in. it even looks "machine fresh" after you do it a couple times

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 16 2008, 12:30 AM

Der fine der, dont cha know. They are two different types, both will work, use the 2.0mm one.

Posted by: Wilhelm Oct 16 2008, 12:44 AM

In a similar vein and not meant to hijack......... I've got about a dozen pressure plates I got in some deal. Are there any sort of criteria to decide if these are good or just recycle material?

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 16 2008, 03:36 PM

clutch disc is only $68 from pelican - i would say just replace it.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/9144/POR_9144_Tclutc_pg1.htm#item7

jim