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2007-04-21 Clutch disk repair

I helped to repair Farver's damaged clutch disk, and reassemble the driveline. Unfortunately, Farver discovered a torn CV boot during the reinstallation of the motor and transmission, so the car is still off the road until that can be replaced.

Date: 04/22/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Size: 10 items
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Damaged/departed clutch springs
 
 

Damaged/departed clutch springs

The clinking sound in Farver's transmission turned out to be the clutch springs, which had forcefully freed themselves from the disk...

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 123
Damage closeup
 
 

Damage closeup

The springs burst through the retaining flaps, bending them back.

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 108
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On one side, Farver cuts away the remaining captive spring, and cuts off the bent retaining flaps.

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 111
Cleaned up
 
 

Cleaned up

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 111
Welding the disk
 
 

Welding the disk

With the springs no longer holdng the splined hub in place relative to the disk...

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 126
Weld close up
 
 

Weld close up

This is the weld bead on the other side; dealing with the step up was more challenging than it probably should have been.

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 160
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Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 124
Welded disk in place, inside clutch and flywheel assembly
 
 

Welded disk in place, inside clutch and flywheel assembly

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 122
Reassembly
 
 

Reassembly

The transmission is lifted and attached to the Kostov electric motor.

Date: 04/21/2007 Owner: Chris Robison Views: 136
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