Clutch for 1500GT?

[SirRobin 21]

Hello

Just wondering what the current thinking for a Clutch on a 1500GT+ engine putting out about 100BHP

 

Do I hunt for an old 123E type or use a more modern crossflow type withh a spacer on the thrust bearing?

 

Thanks

Terry

[Lotuscops 80]

Go for the later diaphragm clutch as they are a lot better. The original ones were OK for the 78BHP on the original engines but people I have known using them on higher specs than yours have had problems and changed later.

[SirRobin 21]

Go for the later diaphragm clutch as they are a lot better. The original ones were OK for the 78BHP on the original engines but people I have known using them on higher specs than yours have had problems and changed later.

 

Thanks for the reply. So what do I order, basically what car would it be for? Mk2 Cortina?

Thanks

[SirRobin 21]

Go for the later diaphragm clutch as they are a lot better. The original ones were OK for the 78BHP on the original engines but people I have known using them on higher specs than yours have had problems and changed later.

 

Sorry to be stupid, but is this the one I need? with a release bearing extension?

My link to Ebay

Edited January 20, 2017 by SirRobin

[markbagelboy 0]

Sorry to be stupid, but is this the one I need? with a release bearing extension?

My link to Ebay

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http://www.burtonpower.com/std-clutch-kit-ford-x-flow-ohv-kent-escort-mk1-619001406.html

[SirRobin 21]

thanks for that, but isn't a MK 1 Escort a 165mm clutch?

I thought I needed a 190mm?

 

Thanks

Terry

[markbagelboy 0]

that pic is the type of pressure plate with the rounded thrush bearing that you need that pic from burton is for the 1.1 1.3 so yes you are right

 

mark

[SirRobin 21]

Thanks so , I would like to get a new old stock one so I am basically after a 1300 mk 1 escort Clutch with a rounded release bearing and an adapter from Burton?

Thanks

Terry

[markbagelboy 0]

Thanks so , I would like to get a new old stock one so I am basically after a 1300 mk 1 escort Clutch with a rounded release bearing and an adapter from Burton?

Thanks

Terry

http://www.burtonpower.com/clutch-cover-7-5-flat-fingers-190mm-fp260c.html

this is the correct pressure plate & you must use spacer with it from burton

[kenbex522 34]

Neil at 105speed can sell you the clutch cover, bearing and plate and including spacer. 01234 826827

Edited January 20, 2017 by kenbex522

[SirRobin 21]

Thanks chaps, will get enquiring.

 

Cheers

Terry