Cork clutch disk

35Terra
35Terra Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
When was the last year of the cork style clutch disk? Can you still get them or rebuild them? Or do you get them converted to a newer style? What type of fluid does it take? Remember a new guy here. Go easy on me......



Jim



PS. Car is a 35 Terraplane.

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    The cork clutches were used up to 1954 (the last Detroit Hudson). You can get replacement Hudsonite from the club store and other sources,, or use A.T.F. it is not practicable to convert to a dry clutch economically, although it has been done. When maintained properly the wet clutch is superior in operation. They can be rebuilt, but it depends on he condition of the disc whether it is practicable or not.

    Geoff.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    See RON FELLOWS AD IN THE WTN MAGAZINE, JOIN H.E.T. AND YOU WILL GET THIS 6 TIMES A YEASR, BILL ALBRIGHT
  • 35Terra
    35Terra Senior Contributor
    I was wondering about them as I have access to having mine rebuilt with a different material and use ATF fluid. If it works I might be in the position to have more redone and sell them. But if someone else has already done it then it wouldn't be of much valve.



    Jim
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I have 37 Terraplane clutch etc. that came out because of loose rods. conact me at r40gto@charter.net Wil take pics and pass them on.
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