Clutch Parts - where to get them

[billrigsby]

 

 

Where does one get new clutch parts?

 

Struck out at Napa, not sure how hard they tried, left him my list and did other things.

Rock Auto has no listings either.

 

Best source and/or price, any one have any Napa or other numbers?

 

Need;

1268-715 Clutch Disc 10"

 581-666 Cover with Pressure Plate

 581-498 Bearing with Sleeve  or

 581-499 Bearing without Sleeve

 

 

[Merle Coggins]

I took my clutch and disc to a local clutch shop. I believe they sent it out to Fort Wayne Clutch to have it rebuilt. 

[squirebill]

I had a great experience with Tennessee Clutch for my '49 B1B.  Been  few years ago.  Dealt with a gentleman named Randall.

[billrigsby]

 

Okay, I get the impression these are not over-the-counter items anymore.

I did see something online that the 1 in 10 spline clutch disc is obsolete.

The place in Colorado Springs that did my Willy's is out of business so I guess I'll have to ship it somewhere.

The Usual Suspects have them Roberts, DCM, VPW, etc., 250-350 for the kit, with 70 to 100 core charge.

 

 

[DJ194950]

Try a call to Tennessee Clutch for rebuild parts you send yours and are returned in short order (shipping these days are slow and more expensive) but will Most likely be way cheaper overall.

 

Anyone still have the phone #. Sorry I do not.

 

JMO,

 

DJ

[billrigsby]

3 minutes ago, DJ194950 said:

 

Anyone still have the phone #. Sorry I do not.

 

 

615-242-4163

 

Close now but I'll give them a call in the morning.

 

[tom'sB2B]

Allow me to be redundant.

[maddmaxx1949]

Yes I had fantastic results with these guys as well.

[billrigsby]

 

It's boxed up, shipping tomorrow, 

really nice guy, one day turn around!!

[billrigsby]

 

Took a bit longer than one day, but no rush here.

Got it back today, $100 + $32 shipping,

clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bushing, alignment tool and new bolts.

 

I know the pressure plate I sent did not have the sheet-metal center,

my other does not nor does the fluid drive, what is it's purpose, never seen one?

 

$151.79 Round Trip

 

 

 

 

Edited October 25, 2021 by billrigsby

[DJ194950]

Call and ask why the change or possible mistake?

 

Worth the time to call in my opinion I know I would!

 

DJ

[billrigsby]

 

Spoke to Randall at Tennessee Clutch,

the purpose of the sheet metal is to help protect the clutch face if there is an oil leak.

 

Also looked at the parts book, and the drawing does in fact show it,

I am guessing aftermarket parts may not have had it.