New clutch … is there much of a difference?

[Tipidave]

Hi again all… I am looking for a new 10 spline 6 1/2 diaphragm clutch to mate to a herald 1200 flywheel and spitfire 3 rail gearbox.

Prices for a 3 part kit seem to range from £70 to £200 depending upon brand…

I only want to do this once, don’t want to skimp but equally don’t want to waste money. What are the differences? 
 

Can anyone advise the most appropriate solution?
 

The car is not driven hard and will be doing maybe 3000 miles a year. 

thanks again in anticipation of your collective wisdom 
 

 

Edited October 25 by Tipidave
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[daverclasper]

Hi. I don't know about different brands, though, I normally use Canley Classics, as are dedicated Triumph buffs. I have also had good experience generally of James Paddock, both of these I have found have good prices . Others may be ok, though I have ltd knowledge.

Dave

[Paul H]

Another vote for Canleys . Purchased a new clutch setup for my Vitesse and price was about £70 and just over 2 years ago .

Paul 

[Pete Lewis]

Ive used a number of canley  clutches   with no problems

Pete

[Tipidave]

Thanks I will speak to Canley tomorrow 😀👍👍.

[Colin Lindsay]

Go for the best you can identify, not necessarily by price but by reputation. It's not a job you want to be repeating too soon, and cheaper copy clutches will wear amazingly quickly, so you'll want one that will last.

[Pete Lewis]

i have years of experience with so called reconditioned   please     steer clear of any of such ideas

i dont have the, room on here to tell you why just   dont 

Pete

 

[Tipidave]

I will speak to Canley classics on Monday. There seems to be consensus that they sell good quality. 

[jjc]

Interesting thread. I've just had a bad experience with a main brand clutch for a GT6 Mk2.  The splines in the clutch plate were out of tolerance, it would not slide on the gearbox input shaft splines.  I was very surprised as the brand is one that for many tens of years I would have trusted.  But then my experience is with TRs not GT6s.  I too will talk to Canley Classics.  JJC

[johny]

Are you sure its not the main shaft splines at fault. You really need to try the plate on another to confirm the problem...

[Colin Lindsay]

11 hours ago, jjc said:

I was very surprised as the brand is one that for many tens of years I would have trusted.

Problem these days is: who owns the brand name? Some of the more traditional names have been long taken over by inferior manufacturers.

[68vitesse]

And when you mention the problem to the supplier the reply is always nobody else has reported a problem.

Regards

Paul.

[Tipidave]

Well I have now made my choice and made a purchase from Canley classics. It will be a while before the engine goes back in… and then I guess, time will tell! Thanks for the help 👍👍😀

[jjc]

Don't see why the splines on the shaft should be a problem, the original clutch plate fits fine.  So far the reaction from the supplier is "send it back"  So far so good.   JJC

[johny]

The original clutch plate could have worn to suit? Is it that the new one wont even start to go on the shaft or snags along it?

[johny]

Think I would first try running an oil stone (or failing that a fine grind wheel) by hand back and forth along each slot in the shaft just to ensure theres no burrs on the corners....