Stefano Pasini


Reassembling the 403: 13 May 2014


Parts accurately lined up before the 100B engine goes back in the engine bay of the 403


It looks quite nice, doesn't it?


26 May 2014: the engine is in


New supports, refurbished ancillaires etc


29 May: new clutch disaster

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The old clutch pressure plate is much maligned, so i bought a diaphragm-type clutch pressure plate

Fitting it would be a breeze, the seller said. Unfortunately, it didn't fit and the original leverage was not compatible. The seller made himself invisible to my e-mail requests so the situation looked grim.....

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I asked for help about it to Peter Campbell of Spencer Lane-Jones. As usual he was quick, competent and extremely kind: Peter immediately identified the problem and sent me the clutch block that will adapt the old leverage to the new clutch. A real help, and I recommend them

This looks like a straightforward modification and well done. I only wonder why the seller of the clutch didn't sell me also this part. I also wonder why he doesn't answer to my several e-mails....

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