Clutch repair shops in Massachusetts.

[Mark D]

Looking for referecnes so I can make contact with a good old fashioned transmission repair shop (preferrably in central Massachusetts) to talk about replacing the clutch in my '48. Driving around this weekend, the slipping (or at least what I think is slipping) seems to be more notceable when I accelerate in 2nd or 3rd gear. As I back off the gas peddle, it is less noticeable and seems to transmit more of the power to the wheels. While this is ultimately something I'd like to attempt, I just don't have the time (or garage/lift/equipment) at this point in life.

While I'm at it, Ive also noticed that there seems to be a bit of side to side slop in the common linkage shared by the clutch & brake peddle. Does this require rebuild or is there some undercar tightening that can be done to eliminate or reduce this. I would say at most there is about an 1/8" of play in there. Hoping a little bit of wrenching now can eliminate a bigger issue down the road.

thanks - Mark

[Joe Flanagan]

Mark, there is a clutch place in Tennessee that does great work at reasonable prices. Don C. recommended them to me and they were fast and did very nice work. Aero used them, too. If you decide to do this yourself and you get the disc and pressure plate out, they will both fit in one of those flat rate boxes you can get at the post office. If you do a search on the subject, you'll find the name and info, which I can't recall at the moment.

Just read your post more closely and see that you'll likely be taking it to a shop. The place in Tennessee is very good, though.

Edited April 26, 2011 by Joe Flanagan

[aero3113]

Here you go, highly recommend them

[Greg F]

Just sent mine to Randall today, what a nice guy. Fit pressure plate, clutch, and hand brake in the large post office one price box, $15.95. Told me he'll give me a call when its done and arrange payment at that time.

[greg g]

Have you tried adjusting it?? Pretty simple to do might get some more enjoyable driving till you find a spot to work yours.

look here

http://www.cartalk.com/ct/mechx/find.jsp

[moose]

Hey Mark, I'd be glad to take more of a look at it sometime, and maybe do some adjustment. I sold my 55 so I've got another open space in the driveway now... Within a week I'll get the A put back together, and then we could even pull yours into the garage.

If I find a house to buy, my weekends will open up again and could change the clutch for you, if you can wait a little bit.

[Mark D]

Moose to rescue again! Hey bud, who bought the 55? Hope it went to a good home. It is a great looking ride, maybe they'll put it back together? Love to talk clutch replacement when you get a chance... I'm not in a rush. Car is very driveable as is, but dependability would be a nice thing if I decide to go to the WPC meet in July. Call me if your home this weekend and have an hour to spare, I'll come by and we can talk about this and you can test my distributor as well if you got the time. - Mark

[1950 Special Deluxe]

Hey Mark, I'd be glad to take more of a look at it sometime, and maybe do some adjustment. I sold my 55 so I've got another open space in the driveway now... Within a week I'll get the A put back together, and then we could even pull yours into the garage.

If I find a house to buy, my weekends will open up again and could change the clutch for you, if you can wait a little bit.

Moose,

Will you be my neighbor?

Might be a bit of a commute from Saskatchewan.

[moose]

I could probably buy quite a shop/house up there for what they are going to charge me here:(

Mark, I'm not sure about this weekend. Henry(age 6) has soccer and baseball on Saturday, then we want to check some houses in Norwell Sunday...

Moose,

Will you be my neighbor?

Might be a bit of a commute from Saskatchewan.

[Mark D]

Mark, I'm not sure about this weekend. Henry(age 6) has soccer and baseball on Saturday, then we want to check some houses in Norwell Sunday...

Anytime you got time Moose... drop me a call.