Stavros

As per title.

2 clutches here, one says "rigid sintered plate" one says "rigid clutch plate with organic facings" whats the difference?

I take it the rigid sintered plate is the uprated one or summat?

Ta

dojj

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it's all to do with the compound of the clutch material isn't it?
like brake pads they have different materials for use with different applications

the rigid plate means its got no springs on it, so the clutch will be harsher when engaged

dojj

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http://www.ramclutches.com/Clutch%20U/cl_u_3.htm

here you go

Stavros

so they likely to be both uprated clutches then?

but sintered one is the super harsh one?

Mike Rainbird

iTrader: (3)

Sintered means that it is made with a powdered metal compound (same as brake pads), and is very aggressive and harder wearing....

Stavros

the rigid means both are spring-less right? so harsher than std?

what do uprated covers do? as IIRC for this particular one there are uprated plates around, but not covers?

dojj

iTrader: (3)

more clamping force

if you have a clutch that can withstand more torque being transfered through it, then thats only going to be able to be used with a cover plate that can clamp it more effectivly

not so much of a problem with a hydrulic clutch, but with t cable opperated system you'll need bigger legs to operate it (or use a longer pivot/moment/some physiscs thing i can't rememebr like fulcrum or somethng)

Fiecos Dan

I thought rigid was the old way of doing plates.


As will not help gearbox breakages etc etc, as no springs to reduce the shock.

Stavros

Its an old car danny, well, early/mid 80s, so no springs might just be the way it is.