How do I Replace Torsion Springs in Clutch Model 29AM

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I am once again going through major surgery on my 1932 Model 54 Club Sedan eight cylinder. On the clutch plate with the 12 Torsion Springs, one spring has broken and come out of the plate, and the other springs have various wire diameters differing by as much as 0.020 inches. Both before and after the last rebuild, there has been a bit of a shudder when the clutch is engaged.

What I’d like to do is replace all the Torsion Springs with new ones. Three problems with this approach are: (1) none of the shops that I’ve talked to want to take a chance on removing the present springs for fear of breaking the “posts” that hold the springs in place, (2) even if I could find someone to remove the old springs, how would I install new ones, and (3), what are the correct dimensions and physical properties for these Torsion Springs.

Any light that you could shed on all this would be highly appreciated.

Joe Vogt

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Joe,

If you haven’t already looked at it, PASB 73-5 explains how to overhaul the clutch, and how to install springs.

Cheers,

Bob Jacobsen

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