LEETR4A Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hi all I am replacing the clutch on my TR7 V8 project and just need a bit of clarification on the correct one to fit. The old clutch kit is a 9 1/2 inch Borg and Back non self centering unit, the pressure plate has no numbers stamped on it and has 18 fingers. The friction plate has the number 53005 stamped on one side and 47810 stamped on the other. I have done a bit of research and can't find much in the way of identifying which kit these come from, but have found that Borg and Beck use kit number HK8899 for the Rover Sd1 and TR8. Before spending out I just need to confirm that this is the correct clutch kit for my car which has a 3.9 efi Range Rover engine and a TR7 LT77 gearbox. Thanks in anticipation. Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Hi Lee, Sorry I can't help, but I thought you would appreciate a reply. There have been 82 views/nearly 3 weeks without any response................ Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi Lee, Did you get an answer to your clutch question? Loads of posts on TR7/8 about clutches, I assume someone has the info. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LEETR4A Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi Mike Sadly 190+ views and no responses to what I considered would be a straight forward question to those who have done a V8 conversion. Someone must know. Also some kits have covers with 15 fingers instead of 18 as on my old one and a different number of springs on the friction place. Why is there a difference? Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Powell Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hi Lee, I suggest you post your question on this site http://tr7triumph.com/forum/ as they specialise in TR7/8s and are usually very helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 26 August 2019 at 9:06 PM, LEETR4A said: Hi all I am replacing the clutch on my TR7 V8 project and just need a bit of clarification on the correct one to fit. The old clutch kit is a 9 1/2 inch Borg and Back non self centering unit, the pressure plate has no numbers stamped on it and has 18 fingers. The friction plate has the number 53005 stamped on one side and 47810 stamped on the other. I have done a bit of research and can't find much in the way of identifying which kit these come from, but have found that Borg and Beck use kit number HK8899 for the Rover Sd1 and TR8. Before spending out I just need to confirm that this is the correct clutch kit for my car which has a 3.9 efi Range Rover engine and a TR7 LT77 gearbox. Thanks in anticipation. Lee Hi Lee I would consider sending your old assembly to Precision Clutches for refurbishment. http://precisionclutch.co.uk/ they come recommended from other TR owners and repairers. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LEETR4A Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Hi Thanks for the replies Robin and Peter. I posted on the TR7 forum site, but didn't get much response so I have spoken to the Precision Clutch Company who are going to refurb my existing clutch. I will let you know how it turns out. Cheers Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LEETR4A Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Hi all I got my clutch back a couple of weeks ago and i'm very pleased with the result. Precision Clutch Company fully rebuilt the cover assembly as original complete with a new 18 finger pressure plate. They also replaced the friction plate as they had the correct one in stock and replaced the bearing and all for £180 including shipping. Just waiting for the flywheel to come back from being skimmed and then the reassembly begins. Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trikeman Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 8/26/2019 at 9:06 PM, LEETR4A said: Hi all I am replacing the clutch on my TR7 V8 project and just need a bit of clarification on the correct one to fit. The old clutch kit is a 9 1/2 inch Borg and Back non self centering unit, the pressure plate has no numbers stamped on it and has 18 fingers. The friction plate has the number 53005 stamped on one side and 47810 stamped on the other. I have done a bit of research and can't find much in the way of identifying which kit these come from, but have found that Borg and Beck use kit number HK8899 for the Rover Sd1 and TR8. Before spending out I just need to confirm that this is the correct clutch kit for my car which has a 3.9 efi Range Rover engine and a TR7 LT77 gearbox. Thanks in anticipation. Lee Hi i had lots off these pressure plates and baskets brand new old stock but could not identify them and sold them on , i still have 3 kits , with the same numbers on, has a large coarse spline( i think 10 ) drop me an e mail if yout r interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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