brockie Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I have a spitfire4 Mk2 1147cc in which the previous owner installed a Ford Sierra Type 9 5 speed gearbox, which I understand was/is a popular conversion. My problem is that the clutch has now gone kaput so does anyone know if I can simply buy a standard mk2 Spit clutch or is there something else I need to buy. The Canley website, as attached, indicates I have to do something else but they have nothing available to buy. Any help/advice greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 One earlier thread that might help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezza Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I have the Type 9 gearbox on my GT6 (I much prefer it to the previous, original 4 speed non-OD triumph unit). It’s made - or perhaps adapted to fit a Triumph - by Frontline Developments. I bought it as a kit (gearbox, clutch and shortened prop shaft) but they may be able to supply the parts individually. https://frontlinedevelopments.com/performance-parts/?vehicle_model=triumph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Smith Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 If you've got the drive plate out, then you 'might' be able to source a replacement. People like AP or Borg & Beck issue manuals for cross-reference purposes. Things like diameter, thickness of plate, splines, etc, are the key. Quick tip:- Go to the spares department when it's quiet... Asking for oddball stuff when there's 20+ hairy-ar$ed fitters awaiting their bits & bobs will normally elicit a blank 'no mate, we don't keep that'. Ask instead for an old clutch book from the factors. That way, you can go in ready armed, and the existing clutch plate is the ready comparison test. Actually, you've done me a favour... I've also got a Type 9 conversion to go in, so I'll be taking serious dimensional notes before I bolt it all together. Remember also, that standardised parts are the norm these days. The day of 1,000 production runs have long gone. It's more like 1,000,000... You might need a clutch plate from a Hankee- Zini -Zog 9000 (whatever) but the object is to keep the car on the road. I do like this forum, y'know! Finally, any clutch plate refurbishers about? Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 21/03/2022 at 12:59, brockie said: I have a spitfire4 Mk2 1147cc in which the previous owner installed a Ford Sierra Type 9 5 speed gearbox, which I understand was/is a popular conversion. My problem is that the clutch has now gone kaput so does anyone know if I can simply buy a standard mk2 Spit clutch or is there something else I need to buy. The Canley website, as attached, indicates I have to do something else but they have nothing available to buy. Any help/advice greatly appreciated This EBay seller might be able to supply https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TYPE-9-5-SPEED-GEARBOX-KIT-FOR-TRIUMPH-VITESSE-AND-GT6-/115162584645?mkevt=1&mkcid=16&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0&media=MAILTO&sojTags=media%3Dmedia Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European Voyager Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Brockie Have you removed the old clutch yet ? The pressure plate and clutch driven plate may have numbers on them that would indicate what the clutch was from , It might even have a manufacturers logo on it . Hope this helps EV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 first complication is the spline count std spit is 10 machined splines the Type 9 is probably a 20t rolled spline (thats a guess without counting them ) the 6cyl is again very differentsize and you cant use that as a goal post rolled spline c cut spline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 I think it is sensible to see whay clutch is fitted. Canleys have done the legwork, so it may be a 1500 flywheel in wich case find a ford clutch plate. Otherwise, buy a 14500 flywheel, the collars etc and do it that way. Plan B, buy a special clutch. But as said, don't buy anything until you know exactly what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 I spoke to Canley about a new plate for my T9 Vitesse. They sent the correct part. Speak to them, they are very knowledgeable and helpful. Count the number of splines before calling. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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