thedawnpatrol Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Heres another question, i have concluded that my clutch is completly worn out, all the plates are ok though. would it pay me to get all new, from where or try and get the cork inserts and do it myself ? Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 my villiers consort has a cork clutch and has recently failed ....I contacted villiers services http://www.villiersservices.co.uk/ and to recork the clutch was £9 if they did it or 35p a segment if you bought the cork ... I appreciate this is for villiers engines but it gives you a current price cost......... Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Just found the following link http://www.icenicam.ukfsn.org/direct.html follow the page down to clutch recorking .......details of individual offerin to recork a clutch plate at £9 per plate.... Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) Forget corks !! Use modern Norton fibre friction plates.......these are slightly heavier and thicker so you may need one friction and one steel plate less.......most UK autojumbles and dealers stock post-war modern replacements.....not sure the exact type, but the Norton clutch didn't really change much post-WW2..........Try Norvil in the UK, or Mick Hemmings...they will know what you're seeking.... My 16H uses the modern fibre friction plates in conjunction with the remaining original parts, and it's a beautifully smooth, light, trouble-free item.......plus, more oil-resistant than the old cork variety and far, far cheaper.....oh, and trouble-free... I've used similar modern plates in my Ariel W/NG with the same result.......... Edited March 18, 2012 by wdbikemad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thanks WD Phoned Norvil yesterday, and a brand new set arrived today ! Fantastic great advise as always. Cheers Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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