Show whole topic Mar 07, 2019 10:10 am
h14 Offline
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Registered since: Nov 30, 2008
Location: Chalandray, France


Subject: Re: LG6 Clutch
Hi Mike,
You're welcome. Unfortunately I've never dismantled an LG6 / V12 clutch assembly, so can't be definitive. I can say that many years ago, at an autojumble at Biggin Hill, I was astounded to discover a new old stock Borg & Beck clutch plate for LG6 and V12. I gave this to the guy who rebuilt my V12's mechanics, only to get it back as he'd forgotten it and fitted a new one. He also returned the original, which was worn down just to the rivets, despite which I don't recall it slipping.

I'm assuming we're talking about the same part? By thrust bearing I'm assuming you intend what I'd refer to as the clutch release bearing, the component which bears against the sprung facing of the cover plate to withdraw the drive plate, thus freeing the clutch plate.

So new driven plates are out there. This one carries the B & B part number 40249, and I guess dates to the early 1950s as the leaflet inside lists clutch parts for cars of that era. If it helps, the box states 11" facings, and that it also fits ... Commer Q2,Q3, Q4 Diesel 1939/49, Humber Snipe 1938, Guy Otter 4-5 Ton 1936/45, Karrier CK3 674 Series 1947/52. Whether thathat might help in sourcing other clutch components, I don't know.

I have the floors etc out of the V12 so I'll have a look at that later. I do have clutch parts for my 1951 Riley RMB available to photograph, which may be similar.

Laurence