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Marshall V. Daut · 07-23-2025, 05:30 PM

Isn't there a clutch shop in Ohio or Indiana that will rebuild the Model A multi-disk clutch? I seem to recall reading about it here a few years ago. That would be far cheaper and less invasive than changing everything over to single disk, even if you happen to have the parts for the conversion on hand. In 2008 I drove a local 1928 Model A Business Coupe with about 18,000 original miles on it. The multi-disk clutch was a pleasure to use and seemed to me easier with the pedal to engage. No slippage or sudden jerking or even chattering. If your owner friend truly doesn't care which clutch system is in his car, try for a multi-disk repair first. That clutch will outlive all of us unless abused. But then, a single disk clutch will also fail if abused (riding the clutch pedal, dumping the clutch, starting out in second gear).
Marshall

07-23-2025, 05:30 PM	#12
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,626	Re: Multi disk clutch still stuck Isn't there a clutch shop in Ohio or Indiana that will rebuild the Model A multi-disk clutch? I seem to recall reading about it here a few years ago. That would be far cheaper and less invasive than changing everything over to single disk, even if you happen to have the parts for the conversion on hand. In 2008 I drove a local 1928 Model A Business Coupe with about 18,000 original miles on it. The multi-disk clutch was a pleasure to use and seemed to me easier with the pedal to engage. No slippage or sudden jerking or even chattering. If your owner friend truly doesn't care which clutch system is in his car, try for a multi-disk repair first. That clutch will outlive all of us unless abused. But then, a single disk clutch will also fail if abused (riding the clutch pedal, dumping the clutch, starting out in second gear). Marshall