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Re: [ATM] Clutch material

Sheet polyethylene would also be a good alternative.  It is cheaper and 
more readily available.

Don Ware wrote:

>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: Jean-Guy Moreau 
>To: atm@atmlist.net 
>Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:40 AM
>Subject: [ATM] Clutch material
>
>
>Hi, after all those years(35), the cork like material that was used 
>between the pressure plate and the gear of my Mathis drive
>is disintegrating. Things don't last anymore  :)
>
>So what is the best material to substitute, and where can i get some ? 
>Would teflon sheet be good ?
><<<
>
>I replaced the cork material on an old Opticraft clutch assembly with a sheet of 1/16" teflon.  Thickness probably isn't critical.  Clutch now works better than original.
>
>Don Ware
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