GT clutch conversion to GT2

[mAdMan]

I would like to attempt to change a GT clutch to a GT2. The GT1 clutch has no springs and as a result always engages and moves the car forward at idle. Just spoke with Don at AE. He gave me part #2312. A new threaded adapter for the short shaft GT that is also threaded on the other end to accept a Allen bolt, also metric and not SAE, so new bearings will have to be used.

THE PROBLEM:
The GT2 clutch bell is ~1/8" wider. This will likely rub on the spur gear of the GT.

SOLUTION:
A new top shaft and v2 slipper upgrade from a GT2. This shaft is longer so the clutch mounts about 1/8" farther out and can even be shimmed out farther. *Make sure to get the right pitch V2 spur gear.

Luckily I have a AE15 from a GT2 complete. I just ordered the shaft. I posted this as it's still fresh in my memory. When the parts come I'll post back on the results.

[klavy69]

or you can just get an MIP 4n1 clutch shoe set for your gt which has a spring around it to pull the shoes back together. Its always been the first add on to any GT I have ever owned. They aren't as littered all over on ebay as they used to be but they can still be found. The part number is #3012 if that helps the search. That reminds me that I need to check for these at my LHS who used to have a ton of these hanging in the case.

Todd

[mAdMan]

Thank you. I'll take a complete 4-1 if you can find me an extra one. I can't locate one

[klavy69]

I'll stop in tomorrow night after work. Will get back with you if there are any left. Otherwise he had ordered in several orders that backordered and I got tired of waiting and seeing them all over the place elsewhere I had him order in several more times thinkin he wasn't getting his order in and then they all came at once .

Todd

[romulus22]

I do see them on eBay pretty regularly. Just have to check in every couple days and wait if Todd comes up empty.

[mAdMan]

I do see them on eBay pretty regularly. Just have to check in every couple days and wait if Todd comes up empty.

I did find one at Pegasus hobbies it's about an hour from me. I may make a trip down there. Klavy if you already got one for me I'll still buy it.

[RC10th]

I'd take a MIP 4-n-1 over a GT2 clutch any day. I would ONLY use a GT2 clutch for a pilot shaft engine.

[mAdMan]

I'd take a MIP 4-n-1 over a GT2 clutch any day. I would ONLY use a GT2 clutch for a pilot shaft engine.

The MIP is niiiice. I adjusted the idle so low now.

The weird ringing stopped. I have a feeling it was the bellhousing? Either way she idles nice now and no rattling.

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Thank you all

[klavy69]

Good to see you got the MIP 4n1. LHS only had one out and has a bunch he put away in a box since he figured he'd never sell them in his lifetime. Now to just find them...

Todd

[RC10th]

Todd, I'd be interested in two 4-n-1's if you come across them. Best clutch ever.