On my clutch and I think the silver top is similar, the flywheel is from the 1800 Zetec and the clutch plate and pressure plate came from Q. However when i replaced the slipping plate I couldn't get a clutch plate with the same lining thickness - from memory it was about 2 mm thicker. (I didn't hunt too hard, but Q said they had tried and had bought a batch of plates that should work!!) I remember taking all the measurements and internal clearances at the time with both plates fitted and comparing the two. I ended up packing the pressure plate off the flywheel using washers (one per position), to keep the 'fingers' in a decent operating range and then put the engine in, tightened the bellhousing and attached the cable. I can't remember the exact scenario next but I think the arm was too far froward and hit the side of the bell housing when pressing the clutch, after consulting Paul at Q who had had a similar problem, the solution was to bend the arm. I measured how much bend I needed, removed the engine and arm and bent it in a hydraulic press. It has worked fine since with absolutely no issues.
Obviously the best way may well be to buy a pressure plate and clutch plate assy that are compatible, but as my PP was new I didn't want to by another new one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
