Re: replacement OD cone clutch bands

John Souders (frodo4(at)ix.netcom.com)
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 15:35:19 -0500 (CDT)


The correct stuff with a flattened pattern is probably a lot safer bet than some "it looks like the right stuff we'll make it work" ,from a tranny shop. "If its not on the rivets use" it would be my advise.

John

You wrote: >
>[one more time - I don't think this got out]
>
>Have opened my (replacement) SII OD. Am wondering what might be used
to >replace the braking bands on the cone clutch (? - VB calls them the
>"sliding member"), as that's the only noticeable wear on what looks to
>be a recent-ish rebuild. Not near the rivets yet, but the pattern on
the >outer band is flattened, and while I'm in there... I don't want to go
>back for a long time. Vic British specs a $150+ rebuild, but I don't
>want to send it away. If someone could tell me what material it was, I
>could ask around a couple clutch/tranny shops...
>
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