Frank:
Welcome to the list!
Many of us have installed the BJ8 diaphragm-type clutch to our earlier
Healeys, I've done so in my BT7. I highly recommend it - the BJ8 clutch is
a huge improvement over the earlier one.
You've heard right - your flywheel has to be modified - both the dowel pin
and the clutch mounting bolt pattern and size are different, otherwise the
flywheel is the same. You could simply locate a BJ8 flywheel and mount it
up - no other changes necessary to clutch hydraulics or pivot arm - a 3
piece BJ8 clutch kit bolts right in.
Since the engine is out and you're 'right there', you might want to consider
a lightened flywheel, as well as a crankshaft rear oil seal kit at this
time. Bill Bolton tricarb@aol.com might be able to help you with a
flywheel, and any of the 'usual supect' Healey suppliers will have the seal
kit available.
Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Edwards" <logical2@hotmail.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:24 AM
Subject: diaphragm clutch in BJ7
Hello to all;
I am working on a BJ7. I have been able so far to muddle through most of
the problems putting the car back together. Currently the engine is being
rebuilt. I have read where a later clutch is installed in this car. What
is involved in installing a diaphragm clutch in this car and is it worth it?
I believe the flywheel has to be drilled. That's not a problem, I have a
friend that owns a machine shop. Are there any changes needed to the clutch
linkage or the clutch fork? Is there anything else that needs to be done
other than the flywheel?
This list is a great resource. Thanks in advance for everyones help.
Frank R. Edwards
logical2@hotmail.com
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