Replace clutch disk?

[Rob Glasgow]

Since I have the engine and transmission out of the car during the restoration, I thought I might replace the clutch disk even though it has only 18,000 miles on it since it was replaced. When I removed it, it looked fine with no damage. I compared the thickness of the old disk to a new one I purchased to install. They both measured .34 inches across the friction material so it doesn't look like the old dish has worn. The old dish is a Borg and Beck, the new one has no name but I purchased it from Moss.

What are your thoughts? Should I go ahead and install a new disk at this point or just reinstall the old one? I know Borg and Beck is a well know company, but I'm not sure of the quality of the new disk, although it looks OK. The old one has a thicker collar where the transmission shaft goes. I can always return the new disk if I don't use it.

 

[rjc157]

I would stay with the old one the quality of Moss products are going down I'm loosing faith in them I bought a set of magnacore plugs that they advertised for a healey and on the box it clearly stated they were for a tr6 still waiting to get my credit card credited

 

[TimK]

My clutch got oil on it and started slipping even though it was not significantly worn. If yours was working fine with no oil impregnation, slipping or judder, I'd reuse it. I got my replacement Borg & Beck clutch and pressure plate from Healey Surgeons.

 

[Keoke]

Should I go ahead and a n reinstall the old Borg and Beck:----YEP don't come any better

 

[Legal Bill]

Replace the throw out bearing.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

Replace the throw out bearing.

And maybe the pilot bush.

 

[Rob Glasgow]

The pilot bushing was replaced recently and appears good. The throw out bearing has worn down about 1/16" compared to the new one so I will replace that. There was some carbon or graphite dust on the center up of the clutch which I assume was from the normal wear on the throw out bearing. Anyone know how much I should torque the bolts for the clutch plate to flywheel?

 

[Rob Glasgow]

That should read "center hub of the clutch"

 

[Genos2]

Pressure plate bolts are 5/16 or bout 8mm, same diam. as rocker nuts which are listed as 27 ft lbs. 50 is likely to shear bolts, I wouldn't go over 30 ft lbs.flywheel to crank bolts are 50 ft lbs - larger & harder grade bolts. cheers