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YOGIVW
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 Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: what clutch with 1776 engine? |
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I plan to put 1776 engine to my 1979 super beetel. What clutch should I use? I do not plan to reace but occassionaly "green light acctions" might happen. should I change only disk form performance one or rather whole kit for instance kennedy 1700lb?
Thanks for answers
Paweł vel YOGI
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mharney
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What you really need is a good clutch disk. The copperhead disks are nice, and will make things much easier on your leg. If you had a 1914 or bigger, I might be inclined to suggest more pressure plate.
If you do go with a 1700 Kennedy, get a good standard disk to go with it. |
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YOGIVW
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| Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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| What you really need is a good clutch disk. The copperhead disks are nice, and will make things much easier on your leg. |
OK is this one OK:
- HEAVY-DUTY METAL WOVEN CLUTCH DISC 200MM - (NO FEAR RACE QUALITY) - 1600CC BEETLE STYLE ENGINES $22 on cip1.com
or someone can recomend something better with stock pressure palte
Paweł vel YOGI
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Glenn 
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I agrre that the Copperhead with a KEP Stage 1 is plenty.
I have a Copperhead with a KEP Stage 2 on my 1904 and it's plenty of grip for me.
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FASTERFRED
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The disc needs to be the one with no springs to ease the clutch engagement .... It's the kind with alot of rivets verses only 3 on a stock spring unit.....Would also suggest, even with a stock pressure plate and always with a performance type, that you replace the clutch shaft bearings with new stock plastic ones or to really "get it done", with metal bushings....Makes the clutch action smooth/tight/positive.....Might want to fully weld up the shaft to arms fully or replace with a aftermarket one that is already welded up.....In any case, put in a new German throw out bearing, new engine front crank seal, and the transmission input shaft seal......These three items might save you from going in there again for a fix....Pays to do it right the first time...  ...The Lizard... |
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