Thread: County V8 clutch

Hi Rockitt,
The clutch fork wont need replacing as they are the old type strong ones, same as the 4 speed. All you need to replace are the clutch plate and pressure plate,throwout bearing and I would do the spigot bearing while you are at it. I see you are going to replace the rear seal (Good idea) and I would also check the gearbox input (spigot) shaft for oil leaks and replace that seal if there is any indication of leakage. Other than that its a straightforward job - time is the thing you need most. Good luck........Brian

Rockitt,
I am following in your footsteps with my 85 V8 County 5 speed. My clutch is very "grabby". What did the carby problem turn out to be?

replace the pivot bush and the spring clips that come on the fork.

get a new carrier with the bearing.

Occasionally the plastic carriers will shatter. Ive never seen it happen on a carrier thats under 10 years old so if you dont know how old it is replace it.

Originally Posted by Carslil Jim

Rockitt,
I am following in your footsteps with my 85 V8 County 5 speed. My clutch is very "grabby". What did the carby problem turn out to be?

My friend with the Dyno was gonna look into it for me, got it on to give it a run and then the clutch gave up ghost so had to tow it home and that's where I am up to now - suspect an fault with the supply voltage to the coil as the wiring has been heavily modified (gotta get a wiring diagram) but the vacuum to the brake booster has also been tapped into for an air conditioner - don't know why or how but.....to be honest still guessin!!

Rokkitt

PS: I will update the other post when I find the solution.

I am the keeper of Mongol an 1984 4.4 V8 trayback 110 with a 4 speed box. I too am replacing the clutch as mine was slipping badly. I beleive my problem was the hydraulics and as part of the process I will be replacing them too. With the 4.4 P76 engine conversion it is using the P76 flywheel. I am changing this over to the 110 flywheel and getting new crank holes fitting the 110 flywheel to suit the 4.4.

So there is a few of us out there!!

Welcome to the club...

Rich

Hi,

Thanks for your comments; all went well and the new clutch has been fitted - done the spigot, rear main and engine mounts and replaced the pathetic little plastic clips holding the slave cylinder to the fork and the thrust bearing to the fork....never seen plastic used in that way before!!

Heaps of meat left on the clutch but it was obvious it had been slipping due to discoloration on the flywheel and cover - had to machine the flywheel; not easy at 11:45 on a Saturday morning...lol

Thanks again...now back to the the Dyno!!

Rokkitt

Rockitt, Did you work on a flat floor, or did you have a pit to take the gearbox out? Seems to me that with the stick attached it would need quite a drop to get out. Am I wrong?

Jim