20-05-2020, 09:18 PM
When I do clutches ( 3 & 4 Speed makes no difference) I always heat and bend, never had a problem.
I always use the method John Dalby of Austin seven services recommended.
You do need do need oxcy/acetylene to do it, heat only the centre 1/2 inch turn them 90 degrees and they bend very easily.
Do leave to cool naturally ( as Mr Dalby said have a cup of tea) - no cracks, This method is quick and accurate.
It is important firstly to weld (best to use a nickle alloy rod) up any wear in the back plate slots and machine back to standard, painful to do but you do get a really nice clutch.
The lever height has to be spot on all round or otherwise you are wasting your time.
I always use the method John Dalby of Austin seven services recommended.
You do need do need oxcy/acetylene to do it, heat only the centre 1/2 inch turn them 90 degrees and they bend very easily.
Do leave to cool naturally ( as Mr Dalby said have a cup of tea) - no cracks, This method is quick and accurate.
It is important firstly to weld (best to use a nickle alloy rod) up any wear in the back plate slots and machine back to standard, painful to do but you do get a really nice clutch.
The lever height has to be spot on all round or otherwise you are wasting your time.