I'm not gonna tell you what to do but I have a little bit of an issue using bolts like that. Single shear bolts are not very strong. Ever. They also do a terrible thing of acting like a saw when the shear load hits the tooth profile. I also don't know why stainless is even desirable. The rivets and pressure plate or straps are not stainless and regular 18-8 stainless hardware isnt particularly strong. Grade 8 is more than likely stronger. There are AN fasteners with rolled fillets that come in 1/16" increments with shank washers but that's really high end stuff. They have an unthreaded shank for shear load. I dont know if you have ever tried to hot rivet anything but its not that hard. Getting them hot enough might be an issue without the equipment but these little rivets you could do with a ball peen hammer. I'm not trying to throw shade on you, this looks like it could work and work well. I am a little worried if those bolts won't come back to bite you.
I 100% agree! Unfortunately I did not have many other options available from my hardware store. I used stainless to get a good tack and also put a healthy amount of torque on both sets of threads for greater sheer strength. Thanks for your comment great info.
First........ Excellent modification, I saw this modification in a channel of Puerto Rico to a mirage HB. Next week I will put my bronze clutch, but...: if I make this modification, will I have to reinforce the steel cable? or will I put double steel cable? I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Thanks! Id like to think the stock cable can handle it but funny fact i’ve never driven a Mirage so i’m not sure the force needed 😂 The wilwood hydraulic clutch I use could be adapted to work in a mirage if needed.
@@DirtGearTv WOW, will you add a hydraulic system? ...... deluxe. In my case I want to think that I will have to reinforce the clutch... I will have to see options for the tractor, I hope to upload a video too, even if it is photos. First I will test only the bronze clutch, they are the normal clutch springs ...... then I will try with turbo and I will take notes
@@mirage3a92turbo7 It's true, a generic cable doesn't work, it has to be original, at least here in Mexico mega-reinforced cables are made since here they are used as collective taxis with 5 people all day long (plus the luggage, sometimes that luggage with boxes of vegetables , sacks of rice or even packages of cement XD)
I used an air grinder with 3” disk by hand. I’m sure there are better methods, but whatever’s used make sure to measure and mark them for consistent height and angle.
Thrust bearing was inspected and showed zero wear, I was going to replace it during my rebuild but wasn't necessary. If cars pushing 2000hp with clutches 100X the torque of this little engine can handle it these won't be a problem.
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I'm not gonna tell you what to do but I have a little bit of an issue using bolts like that.
Single shear bolts are not very strong. Ever. They also do a terrible thing of acting like a saw when the shear load hits the tooth profile. I also don't know why stainless is even desirable. The rivets and pressure plate or straps are not stainless and regular 18-8 stainless hardware isnt particularly strong. Grade 8 is more than likely stronger.
There are AN fasteners with rolled fillets that come in 1/16" increments with shank washers but that's really high end stuff. They have an unthreaded shank for shear load.
I dont know if you have ever tried to hot rivet anything but its not that hard. Getting them hot enough might be an issue without the equipment but these little rivets you could do with a ball peen hammer.
I'm not trying to throw shade on you, this looks like it could work and work well. I am a little worried if those bolts won't come back to bite you.
I 100% agree! Unfortunately I did not have many other options available from my hardware store. I used stainless to get a good tack and also put a healthy amount of torque on both sets of threads for greater sheer strength. Thanks for your comment great info.
wow very strong clamping force. instant double
Hello, great idea but can you tell us how it worked. Thank you.
It's the same clutch i'm using to this day! It's held as much as 415 wheel hp
@@DirtGearTv That's great, well done thank you for your info and reply.
First........
Excellent modification, I saw this modification in a channel of Puerto Rico to a mirage HB.
Next week I will put my bronze clutch, but...: if I make this modification, will I have to reinforce the steel cable? or will I put double steel cable?
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Thanks! Id like to think the stock cable can handle it but funny fact i’ve never driven a Mirage so i’m not sure the force needed 😂 The wilwood hydraulic clutch I use could be adapted to work in a mirage if needed.
I’m the owner of that mirage and the way to go is the stock oem cable! I use a generic one and didn’t las long 😂😂
@@DirtGearTv WOW, will you add a hydraulic system? ...... deluxe.
In my case I want to think that I will have to reinforce the clutch... I will have to see options for the tractor, I hope to upload a video too, even if it is photos.
First I will test only the bronze clutch, they are the normal clutch springs ...... then I will try with turbo and I will take notes
@@mirage3a92turbo7 It's true, a generic cable doesn't work, it has to be original, at least here in Mexico mega-reinforced cables are made since here they are used as collective taxis with 5 people all day long (plus the luggage, sometimes that luggage with boxes of vegetables , sacks of rice or even packages of cement XD)
Interesting but, how did you actually shave down the teeth? Angle grinder? Or a Lathe / Mill?
I used an air grinder with 3” disk by hand. I’m sure there are better methods, but whatever’s used make sure to measure and mark them for consistent height and angle.
The only problem with that mod, it will definitely damage your crankshaft by firsr damaging the thrust bearings, leading to vibration, bearing knock
Thrust bearing was inspected and showed zero wear, I was going to replace it during my rebuild but wasn't necessary. If cars pushing 2000hp with clutches 100X the torque of this little engine can handle it these won't be a problem.
How much did this stiffen the clutch?