The Triumph 2000 specialist, Chris Witor has warned of problems with B&B clutch kits for the T2000 range. The plate used to have 16 rivets holding the centre together but now only has three (resulting in the centre shearing away after a little use), the cover has insufficient diaphragm thickness and the (SKF) release bearing is the wrong dimensions.
Instead of the kit, Chris now supplies these components separately (in the correct specifications).
As the Sprint and 1850 use the some of the same clutch components as the T2000 it will be worth checking what you are about to fit?
The 1850 cover (GCC228) diaphragm should be 0.110" thick.
The 1850/Sprint release bearing (GRB209) should be RHP.
Problems to avoid with Borg and Beck clutches.......
Problems to avoid with Borg and Beck clutches.......
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1973 Mimosa Sprint
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When I was building my TR7 Sprint earlier this year, I decided to put in a new clutch, even though there was nothing wrong with the old one.
Well, since B&B packed up a year or so ago, we now have only one choice for clutches for the TR7. It's the Quinton Hazel unit and it is for the 4-speed model. Which means it pretty much works like hell in the 5-speed model. The take up is right on the floor. You grind going into reverse and if your hydraulics are not spot on perfect, you don't move an inch.
This totally stinks.
I was able to buy a new Heavy Duty LuK brand clutch, for, I think, a Sherpa van fitted with an LT77 'box but I haven't fitted it yet. Hopefully it will work better than the QH clutch.
Richard Truett
Well, since B&B packed up a year or so ago, we now have only one choice for clutches for the TR7. It's the Quinton Hazel unit and it is for the 4-speed model. Which means it pretty much works like hell in the 5-speed model. The take up is right on the floor. You grind going into reverse and if your hydraulics are not spot on perfect, you don't move an inch.
This totally stinks.
I was able to buy a new Heavy Duty LuK brand clutch, for, I think, a Sherpa van fitted with an LT77 'box but I haven't fitted it yet. Hopefully it will work better than the QH clutch.
Richard Truett