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Old Dec 6, 2022 | 11:13 AM
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Clutch bushing size, Vantage 4.3

Hi all!

My clutch is good with plenty of material left but the springs are toast and I have a noticeable jerk when changing gears if I'm not careful due to the backlash. It will need to be replaced.
I took everything apart a couple of months ago to change the throw out bearing but beers and good music made me forget to measure the diameter of the splined section of the driveshaft so I can order a new clutch disc.
I guess you can imagine my frustration when I realized that this dimension is more secret than the ufos at area 51.

Is there anyone who happens to know this dimension, or have a clutch disc laying around who can measure?
I know it's 26 spline but not the diameter.

I know that the dual plate is a recommended upgrade but as of now that is not for me. It's a sour bite to have to buy a completely new clutch with pressure plate when the clutch have very few mile and looks almost brand new.

Thank you!
 
Old Dec 6, 2022 | 12:38 PM
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right off the bat, i'll tell you that i can't help with the measurement, but am curious...

i'm thinking that the splined shaft the ablative clutch plate slides on would be exposed and could be measured, was it reassembled?
 

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Old Dec 6, 2022 | 01:00 PM
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Shaft measured at the splines is 1.125 inches. Or 28.60mm.
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Old Dec 6, 2022 | 01:25 PM
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cannot thank you enough! You saved me a teardown!
 
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Originally Posted by 61mga
right off the bat, i'll tell you that i can't help with the measurement, but am curious...

i'm thinking that the splined shaft the ablative clutch plate slides on would be exposed and could be measured, was it reassembled?
Unfortunatly I assembled everything and and put the car back on the ground. When putting it in reverse to roll out of the garage I realized my mistake
 
Old Dec 6, 2022 | 02:16 PM
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all's well, that...
 
Old Dec 12, 2022 | 10:28 AM
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YouTube video by samcrac - He did an Aston clutch and found a guy that made him a great clutch disk. Give it a look.
 
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