My .02. TRF was supplying LUK brand clutches a couple of years
back. Based on a very non-credible sample size of one,
I was very disappointed with it. The clutch disk disintegrated
at about 30,000 miles with plenty of lining left. Typically I
get 100,000 miles to a clutch. Of course, YMMV...
Greg Rowe
>From: "Bowen, Patrick" <pbowen@intellinetics.com>
>
>There are two common types sold for the spit (I am sure there are actually
>dozens but...) One is the Borg and Beck, this is original equipment and
>most people swear by them. However it has been suggested on the lists
>before that many are stamped Borg and Beck while not being made by them.
>The other is QH or Quinsen Halen (I am butchering the name, but it is
>something like that) A very reputable parts supplier. These tend to be
>20%
>cheaper, while a lot of people say to only buy the Borg and Beck, Nigel at
>Spitbits tells me its a waste and he has never had one go bad.
>
>In any case I bought a Borg and Beck from Ted Schumacher, it was cheaper
>than anyone elses QH and $30 less than other Borg and Becks.
>
>Patrick Bowen
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Gunshannon [mailto:bill@cs.scranton.edu]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 9:38 PM
>To: spitfires@autox.team.net; triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Looks like I need a new clutch
>
>
>
>
>The verdict seems to be that the clutch in my '79 Spit has packed it in.
>And so the question: Moss lists two different clutch kits for my car.
>Does any one have any experience with buying a clutch kit from Moss??
>I have been pleased with all the parts I have bought from them up to
>now, but I have heard there is at least one maker of clutches that needs
>to be avoided. Anybody have any advice before I go ahead and order one??
>Based on past reputation, I would probably go with the Borg & Beck.
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>bill
>
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>Bill Gunshannon | de-moc-ra-cy (di mok' ra see) n. Three wolves
>bill@cs.scranton.edu | and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.
>University of Scranton |
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