Re: [DML] Advantages of 28 spline clutch discs?

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would hazard a guess that using smaller (and therefore shallower) 
splines makes the effective diameter (that traced by the base of the 
splines) of the shaft larger, and therefore stronger. Also, the 
"strength" of each spline will be increased in proportion with the 
number of splines.

Really early DeLoreans, in the pre 1000 vin range have early 10-spline 
Renault clutches. I thought the newer ones were 21 spline. Could be 
wrong though, not got one to hand, and never really bothered counting them!

Martin

content22207 wrote:

>What are the advantages of 28 little splines over 10 big ones? So far
>they've only made my life worse.
>
>Shopped my damaged clutch discs around town at lunch, and may have
>convinced a mechanic with a lift and a proper transmission jack to
>reconsider (transmission installation only -- all other ancillary work
>would still be mine)...
>
>He's totally perplexed by the 28 splines. Has never seen a clutch disc
>with so many, and so small. 
>  
>





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