Drewmotty Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 I need a replacement clutch plate and was looking at the options. It seems that they are available new or, for a bit more money, reconditioned. This pricing would imply that reconditioned units maybe better than the new offering. Does anyone have any experience which might confirm this? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hi Andrew, I occasionally mention Precision Clutch on this Forum - http://www.precisionclutch.co.uk/ - for clutch reconditioning. I've used PC for probably 35 years, proper blokes who do a proper job for sensible money . . . . no of course they're not the cheapest, but I reckon jolly good value for what I've always found to be a bombproof quality product. They've looked after an awful lot of us TR folks for decades, and they're very quick and efficient. Simon is the manager, good lad. Usual disclaimers ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Andrew, If you still have the spring clutch it might be worth considering a TrR6 diaphragm conversion - I did my 3A about 10 years ago and haven't looked back. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijonsson Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Andrew, If you still have the spring clutch it might be worth considering a TrR6 diaphragm conversion - I did my 3A about 10 years ago and haven't looked back. Cheers Andrew Is there anything special to be considered changing to a diaphragm clutch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) To fit the TR6 diaphragm clutch, you need to remove and re-drill the flywheel. Or - you could buy a ready-drilled lightened flywheel. The diaphragm clutch is lighter, designed to take more power and the balance is better. AlanR P.S. As an afterthought, back in the day (70s) when I was running a TR6 as everyday transport, I was led to believe that for a TR2/3/4 (standard clutch), you needed to fit a return spring to the clutch slave arm, whereas with a TR6 (diaphragm clutch) a return spring was NOT to be fitted. Why ? Edited January 9, 2018 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) +1 AlanR ~ I fitted a lightened steel flywheel and a Laycock diaphragm clutch to my 3A. Tom. Edited January 9, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I have a GT6 diaphragm clutch on my 3 I re-drilled the flywheel myself, not difficult, but you do need to be accurate. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Beware of the Lightweight Steel Flywheels about 9 lb ,had one fitted when my TR4 engine was rebuilt, the pick on acceleration was excellent but the drop off was dramatic ok for competition use but not really suitable for road use, I am currently fitting my old flywheel which I have had lightened from 32 lbs to 19 lbs Cheers Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Is there anything special to be considered changing to a diaphragm clutch? Apart from the a few minor modifications to the flywheel mentioned above you will also need to either machine your 23/8"front extension down to 2" or buy the 2" extension from Moss, see: https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/extension-front-cover-100157.html Also, as Alan points out above there is no need to fit a return spring to the clutch slave arm. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Looks like my current gearbox has the short nose and has been working happily with an early type clutch. Should I be using the long nose or is the short nose suitable for either of the clutch types? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Looks like my current gearbox has the short nose and has been working happily with an early type clutch. Should I be using the long nose or is the short nose suitable for either of the clutch types? Moss show only one extension #60 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/clutch-transmission-drivetrain/gearboxes-components/gearboxes-external-components-tr2-4a.html Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Moss show only one extension #60 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/clutch-transmission-drivetrain/gearboxes-components/gearboxes-external-components-tr2-4a.html Roger More information on the difference noted on the 5/6 page Roger.Item 10 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/clutch-transmission-drivetrain/gearboxes-components/gearbox-units-external-components-tr5-6.html Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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