KIT REPAIR CLUTCH/DISK/BEARING/SPRING BORG&BECK
Clutch pressure plate assembly – soft touch diaphragm
Modern B&B diaphragm version
Complete clutch pressure plate assembly featuring modern soft touch diaphragm technology. This version replaces the original three-finger system with a contemporary diaphragm design that provides lighter pedal effort whilst maintaining excellent clamping force.
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Diameter 8-1/2 inch (216 mm) |
Version Soft touch diaphragm |
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Technology Modern diaphragm vs original finger-type |
Application L-134 and F-134 4-cylinder engines |
Features
- Soft touch diaphragm technology for reduced pedal pressure
- Higher clamping force than conventional finger-type system
- Smooth engagement and modern shift feel
- Supplied fully assembled and factory-adjusted
- Direct replacement for original pressure plate
★ This pressure plate combines authentic dimensions with contemporary diaphragm technology for improved driving comfort and reliability.
Application
Suitable for Willys MB, Ford GPW, Hotchkiss M201, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, M38, M38A1 and CJ-3B fitted with L-134 Go Devil or F-134 Hurricane 4-cylinder engine and 8-1/2 inch clutch. Fits vehicles from 1941 through mid-1960s.
Installation notes
Installation requires alignment tool for centring the disc. Fit with short side of hub facing flywheel. Torque mounting bolts evenly in diagonal sequence. Adjust clutch free play to 1 inch pedal travel after installation.
Compatibility
NOT suitable for 9-1/4 inch clutch (late CJ with F-134 from 1960 onwards). Verify diameter of existing clutch before ordering. Diaphragm version offers different pedal feel compared to original finger-type — lighter and more direct. Throwout bearing carrier must move freely.
Historical context
The diaphragm clutch gradually replaced the traditional three-finger design from WWII during the 1950s. This modern version provides the reliability of contemporary technology whilst retaining historically correct dimensions.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 02 - CLUTCH-CJ2A, GROUP 02 - CLUTCH CJ3A, GROUP 02 - CLUTCH - M38, GROUP 02 - Clutch CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
