13 replies to this topic

[Tonylamb]

So I have the 1380 engine to go in the car but I have no idea which clutch it is? I have no slave cylinder on the outside and no clutch arm. Need to get all of that. Is there a way of telling if its a Verto or prior clutch without taking the wok off? I can see the starter motor gear for example, does that help? Its an A+ engine if that helps?

Attached Files

•  FE08BA79-1767-4BF1-A2F7-92869A7EA367.jpeg   41.45K   4 downloads
•  50259563-8F67-482F-86DD-C9F94DEAC54E.jpeg   71K   6 downloads

[nicklouse]

most likely to be vetro. but for 10 (or so bolts) why guess.

[Retroman]

Its a blanked timing hole with thread plugs and the flywheel is a verto type

[Sprocket]

Looks like its a verto to me, but simple check, use a mirror and torch inside the starter motor aperture and look at the clutch type between the wok and flywheel.

[Tonylamb]

Thanks for the answers I think its a fair point that for 10 bolts I might as well take a look. I’m also thinking of switching to the pre verto clutch with a mildly lightened flywheel. I want to drive on the roads so I won’t go crazy but a little bit off the weight of the flywheel i’m thinking will give a little bit of zip without any torque issues. It depends on how much it will cost to change all the parts if its worth it or not.

[Tonylamb]

Actually reading back on the post I raised about lightened flywheels I may not bother and just leave this clutch until it needs changing.

[dotmatrix]

take the lid off to check the clutch type but also to count teeth to find out which starter motor you need.

[Sprocket]

What about the mirror?........ no need to dismantle or count anything😆

[Tonylamb]

I couldnt see much with the mirror so the bolts came out. I think this is a Verto clutch???

Attached Files

•  81C4BE86-561F-4409-B1F4-EB4E1FCAD1E8.jpeg   55.12K   1 downloads

[dotmatrix]

it is a verto clutch yes.

[johnR]

Yes, you can fit a lightened flywheel with verto - Minispares do one that I'm going to use in my 1275 build

[Tonylamb]

Thanks I can go about getting the hydraulic parts etc that I need. I’ll take a look the lightened flywheels it makes sense to think about all that before putting the engine in obviously.

[MiniMoe2008]

most likely to be vetro. but for 10 (or so bolts) why guess.

I agree just take the wok off and look. It'll only take a few minutes.

[MiniMoe2008]

I couldnt see much with the mirror so the bolts came out. I think this is a Verto clutch???

LOL Ops just saw this. Yup Verto.