-------------- Original message from "Navarrette, Vance"
<vance.navarrette@intel.com>: --------------
> John:
>
> The yellow spot was the original specification for the TR6, and
> matches
> the OEM Laycock specification for clamping force, pedal pressure, etc
> very
> closely. The demand for the yellow spot declined over the years, so Borg
> & Beck
> dropped the yellow spot and substituted the blue spot spec for the TR6
> to simplify
> their product line. The blue spot was used in a Ford van, and so there
> is a lot
> higher demand for it. The Blue spot has a slightly higher pedal pressure
> and
> clamping force. John Williams says the difference is nothing to be
> concerned about.
> I am running a NOS yellow spot B&B. Other TR6 drivers have
> commented how
> light the clutch pedal feels. I have no personal experience with any
> other
> clutches, so I cannot say if it is the clutch, or very careful setup
> that makes
> the difference. My clutch engages about 3/4 of the way up from the floor
> and is
> very nice. I am running DOT 5 fluid, with a new stock throw out bearing
> (RMB?),
> B&B yellow spot clutch and pressure plate. I cross drilled the fork and
> drove in
> a 3/16" roll pin, and used a new fork pin. I polished my front cover
> with
> 400 grit, and used a tiny amount of grease on it.
> Anyway, if you can find a NOS yellow spot, it will reduce your
> pedal
> pressure a bit.
>
> Vance
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of John & Allison Cyganowski
> Sent: January 25, 2006 6:41 PM
> To: 6pack
> Subject: Clutchs Laycock & Borg & Beck
>
> Hi All-
>
>
>
> My new B&B pressure plate has cranked fingers and a blue spot. What is
> the difference between a blue spot and a yellow spot clutch?
>
> Thanks
> John Cyg.
> CC52927LO
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