Re: Multiple disk dry clutch

Posted by Scott on March 31, 1997 at 00:42:36

In Reply to: Re: Multiple disk dry clutch
posted by Bob Carabbio on March 30, 1997 at 21:00:43

Mostly, I'd tend to agree with Bob, but depending on where it is cracked, there is probably no reason you can't make the original block the "best motor you can afford" as he put it, and still keep the original motor in the car. Admittedly, this entirely relies upon the skill of the person fixing the block and techniques used, but it can be done with an end result no more likely to cause problems than any other "good" block. I've had a couple of cars with blocks "stiched up" for various reasons, with no problems. I guess all this is to say is that if you want to keep the original engine in the car it is quite possible, and can be perfectly reliable in a driver.
The purist in me is also wanting to suggest sticking it out on finding the multiple disk clutch parts...I've got one in a '28 p-u and have had no problems with it...but then I haven't had to try to find parts for it yet, either. My impression of it has been that it is a bit nicer than a bone stock model A clutch, but that's compared to an original clutch disk without the spring center, not the modern replacement. I guess all of this is mostly a desire to retain some of the uniqueness of the '28 A.

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