I have just blown my third clutch in just over a year on the Moke. I know whats causing it - me - thrashing the hell out of it off the line and out of corners.

So what would you do - change your driving style or just buy another clutch and continue to drive like a hooligan?

Fix it properly. Use a Cooper S diaphragm, an AP genuine clutch plate and set it up so the diaphragm is FLAT when assembled.
See http://www.minimania.com/web/DisplayID/ ... ticleV.cfm
for how to do it properly.

Or... bring here, me fix.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

My driving style (was) not gentle, but I have only once killed a mini clutch.
Maybe you need let the clutch out faster & allow the tires to feel some of the pain?

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Too many cars, and too little time.

yep - I used that like last time you suggested Doc - but the suggested parts list might get a gurnsey this time.

also the weak handbrake (now fixed) and a lot of hills may have a significant contributor.

It took even me 5 years to kill the clutch in the LS, and who knows how old it was before I bought it...

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you obvioulsy werent trying hard enough

i drove like a Sedated mad man a little heavy footed for 2 1/2 yrs didnt have a problem with clutch hopefully i will have the same luck when i get it replaced along with the Overhaul in a couple of months.

No mechanical sympathy...that's the problem here!

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

You should go for a drive with BIAM - he drives everything as if its a rental car.

As for his clutch technique, it's similar to Josh MiniMad's.

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There are a number of different spring plates with differing strength of springing. They are identified by colour. I use a grey one (strongest) in my race car to help limit slippage.

A stronger spring plate should help your clutch last longer but will make it heavier.

Pete

Good Technique then

I've never killed a clutch on the 1152 so ner ..i let the drivetrain feel the pain hence driveshafts are not my friend at the moment..

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

you betcha

how many is it now that you've TWISTED???

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince

At least Josh MiniMad is putting out some decent horsepower, BIAM's moke on the other hand smokes the car cover more than the tyres.

BIAM - have you ever considered whether your "Goodride" tyres giving too much grip and not enough slip, hence the strain on the clutch?

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One should never skimp on the zip ties.