Vinman1 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Hope all are doing well. Pulled the Crossflow engine yesterday to see why concentric clutch was leaking, first photo is what I found. Not sure what caused this? Would like to go to an external slave set up, to limit risk of having to pull engine, and my frame does not have the welded bracket for cable type (not that I would want a cable). Car is RHD 79 Seven. Current bell housing is Burton BH6 which is a cable set up one. Been all over various sites trying to find a Bellhousing with starter and external slave mount that will work with my car, engine, trans set up, but all found look like either the starter or external slave mount will interfere with the pedal box. Any inputs greatly appreciated! V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Looks like it may have been cocked on the trans enough to load the other side first with the worn side scrubbing with every pedal stroke, shaving the anodizing that cut the o ring. Could be the assembly was square to the trans but just the bearing inner was not seated fully on the still good side. Hard to tell from one pic/angle. It appears that all options require modifications. Why not weld on the bracket? Even new kits need work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) have you looked at Tracsport for bells? might want to email steve there. his website is pretty but doesn't show half of what he has. or he doesn't sell all he used to. I suspect he has no personal webmaster involvement in his site. He supplied all the Escort and Ital remans for Caterham in the 90s, maybe earlier. Edited March 20, 2023 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinman1 Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Inputs appreciated. I have ordered a new concentric clutch set up from Retroford in the UK. I was able to speak with Dave, who is the owner and designer of the system which has been in use for 18 years. The biggest difference is the slave which is what some refer to as the Saab type. He confirmed there is nothing exotic about what I am trying to do, it's simply Cortina stuff (i.e. Crossflow w/ type E or Type 9) transmission that has been done many times for many years. His site also has a 3 page pdf on how to install and set up. My current Bell is a Tracsport item, but I do see they offer another one with the external slave on the left side. Not sure if the starter will clear on the right, so sent them a message, for a possible plan C. My gut tells me with all newer stick cars and most track Sevens using concentric set ups for many miles w/ no problems, with quality parts and set up info, I should have no issues. Weather is changing, can't wait to drive it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Care to share a link to Dave's site? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Here? https://www.retroford.co.uk/product-category/drivetrain-and-clutch/hydraulic-clutch-components-and-release-bearings/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinman1 Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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