1098 Clutch Friction Plate Thickness?

Post by **Dominic** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:31 pm

Hi folks,
I am shortly going to change engines on my 1965 4-door. The old one has a Borg & Beck clutch that was fitted about 5 years ago. It has only about 3,500 miles on it, 3,000 of those since I bought the car at the beginning of October this year! Has anyone any idea of the thickness of a new clutch friction plate? I will be measuring the thickness of the old plate when disassembled, and want to judge if it is worthwhile forking out for a new clutch assembly. Obviously I'd rather avoid the expense at this time of year, but don't want to make extra work for a few months down the line!
Any info would be greatly appreciated,
Cheers,
Dom

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:39 pm

If it can wait till tomorrow, I'll measure then

Post by **Dominic** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:03 pm

Thanks Andrew! I don't think I'll be working in the sub-zero temperature overnight! Much appreciated! Dom

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:17 pm

The very reason I'm not going out now to measure it

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:45 pm

Right, I was astonished by how thin they are, but it's a new clutch... Each plate seems to be aout 3mm, the width of the whole plate is around 8mm

Post by **Dominic** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:02 pm

Thats very kind of you Andrew, much appreciated! Happy New Year to you!
Dom

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:03 pm

... and to you