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Re: 62 948 slave on 69 1275 tranny = Good Idea?

To: Jay Quinn <jpquinn@cyberramp.net>
Subject: Re: 62 948 slave on 69 1275 tranny = Good Idea?
From: EMILY COWEN <ecowen@cln.etc.bc.ca>
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 01:25:17 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Q!!

On Mon, 30 Jun 1997, Jay Quinn wrote:

> Is it OK or a good idea to use a rebuilt 62 948 small bore clutch slave to
> push the lever instead of the 69/72 clutch slave larger bore to push the
> lever?  

Nope, it's not.  The 948 used a SMALLER, LIGHTER SPRING PRESSURE clutch
pressure plate than the 1275.
 
> What could go wrong?  Or rather, what is not advisable?  If any?  Does it

You need the mechanical advantage of the larger bore to overcome the
increased spring resistance of the stronger clutch assembly.

> really need that larger bore to do an adequite job, or is the smaller one
> in good working order just fine?

I guess it depends on the quads in your left leg, and the driving mix
you do.  Lots of around town stop and go driving, and you'll feel it.
After a while though, you won't really notice it; but you'll walk funny.

You'll also notice that it will be harder to "feather" the clutch if
you're stopped on a hill and just starting to go.

TTUL8r, Kirk Cowen   (who once installed a competition clutch in his
                      Dad's '62 Midget... and DAD didn't like it)


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