31 Super Six Clutch?

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi all:



Does anyone have a source for a clutch for a 1931 Essex Super Six?



Mine slips badly in third. I'm going to dry draining/kerosene/refilling to see if that improves things, but I have a sneaky feeling that the cork is worn thin ... unless I receive suggestions otherwise?



I'm new to the forum, and I must say that this is a terrific group.

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  • essexcoupe3131
    essexcoupe3131 Senior Contributor
    Welcome aboard, not enough of us around, and we need as many as can be mustered
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    I'm not sure if our clutch man, Doctor Doug, will be continuing to offer the early clutches or not....have you asked him? Essentially, he is out of the clutch biz but might possibly continue to offer early stuff, I dunno...
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    If it slips it will need re-corking. Doug has stated he is not doing any more, but Ron Fellows advertises in the W.T.N. You would probably have to send your plate to him, as they '30-'31 plates are different from the later ones he has in stock.

    Geoff.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Hi all:



    Before I go and tear the clutch apart ...



    I purchased the car recently from EBAY (you may have seen the yellow taxi Super Six). It's essentially a terrific little car, and I look forward to restoring it. The car has sat for nearly 15 years without being driven. Is it possible that the third gear slip will dissipate (as it were) with extended use? I admit that I'm new to wet clutches, and I just don't want to open it up unless I have to. Again, forgive my ignorance ... is it possible to over-oil/fluid the clutch (having been standing idle for so long)?



    Also, what is the W.T.N. so that I can make contact with Mr. Fellows.



    Respectfully,

    Eric (Massachusetts).
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    The WTN is the magazine of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club. You would do well to join, as it's an invaluable resource for parts, information and people. The website is at http://www.hudsonclub.org/ . There are over 40 chapters in the U.S. and you could join a local one too, if you wished.



    I'd go ahead and drive it to see what happened. Who knows, maybe it will work itself out (though there is always the danger -- if the corks are worn out -- that you'll do damage with metal to metal contact. Listen for interesting sounds. Don't over-fill the clutch; to be sure, drain whatever's in the clutch now, and refill with just one bottle of Hudsonite.
  • Clutchguy
    Clutchguy Senior Contributor
    Jon B wrote:
    I'm not sure if our clutch man, Doctor Doug, will be continuing to offer the early clutches or not....have you asked him? Essentially, he is out of the clutch biz but might possibly continue to offer early stuff, I dunno...



    Ehowe,I do still do the early clutches.Yes,you can over-fill the clutch in these,and cause it to slip.I wouldn't flush it just yet,but just drain it,see what comes out and refill it.Mail me at xxxdrdoug96@comcast.net drop the xxx's.Good luck
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