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The ghetto Leaf coupler is a Blue Print ADC43101 clutch disc or similar. It fits a bunch of japanese and korean vehicles and is cheap.

It's a loose match and probably different spline profile, but I've been running it for almost 30 000 km in my minivan so far just fine. There is enough meat in the splines. I assume the quite soft motor shaft will adjust to the very hard clutch profile over time.

If anything, at least it's taking a whole lot of time for anyone to be able to tell me "I told you so". 8)

jerrykco wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2020 11:35 pm

Bratitude wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:06 am Coupler and assembly design is now finished.
in a few days I’ll be sending out an order for 10 couplers, hopefully.
As I’m sure for many others here, life is a bit chaotic at the moment. So things are taking longer than usual.

Hey, Bratitude,
Can you publish the finished design pictures?
I need to connect the leaf to a drive shaft.
I'm interested seeing if your design will work for me.
Thanks

Currently away, but couplers are on order.

Ill try to dig out the specs. Spent a good amount of time setting the coupler up to be fairly universal for most people’s needs

What I currently access to.
was ether a 3in or 2.75 di plate with centring marks that match the rotex gs38 bolt pattern.

couple will nest in an angler bearing, with renting clip. For those wishing to run a clutch or drive shaft.

celeron55 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2020 4:46 pm The ghetto Leaf coupler is a Blue Print ADC43101 clutch disc or similar. It fits a bunch of japanese and korean vehicles and is cheap.

If anything, at least it's taking a whole lot of time for anyone to be able to tell me "I told you so". 8)

I smashed two blueprint Mazda center pieces couple of years back. It is not very hard too.
If I may suggest you put two center pieces in line and weld them in your coupler. That way it will definitely hold.

Torque is transfered along the shaft length...

celeron55 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2020 4:46 pm The ghetto Leaf coupler is a Blue Print ADC43101 clutch disc or similar. It fits a bunch of japanese and korean vehicles and is cheap.

Damien is using a Fiat Van clutch disc (watch from 2:35)

Kevin Sharpe wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 8:38 am

celeron55 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2020 4:46 pm The ghetto Leaf coupler is a Blue Print ADC43101 clutch disc or similar. It fits a bunch of japanese and korean vehicles and is cheap.

Damien is using a Fiat Van clutch disc (watch from 2:35)

Is this the clutch plate?
Clutch Plate Fiat Ducato 2500 Turbo Diesel MK1 85-93 Clutch Disk?

jerrykco wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 1:02 pm

Kevin Sharpe wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 8:38 am

celeron55 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2020 4:46 pm The ghetto Leaf coupler is a Blue Print ADC43101 clutch disc or similar. It fits a bunch of japanese and korean vehicles and is cheap.

Damien is using a Fiat Van clutch disc (watch from 2:35)

Is this the clutch plate?
Clutch Plate Fiat Ducato 2500 Turbo Diesel MK1 85-93 Clutch Disk?

He mentions it being a Fiat Multipla.

Thanks, I couldn't catch that. I listened several times too.

Think the Suzuki one fits too,

Think thats what this guy did

jerrykco wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 5:49 pm Thanks, I couldn't catch that. I listened several times too.

Yeah, its the Fiat Multipla

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Multipla

zippy500 wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 6:09 pm Think the Suzuki one fits too

Many thanks

Here is how the 1.6l Fiat Multipla centre spline fits the Leaf output shaft

While I don't have many miles on my Fiat clutch Leaf coupler I do have some experience with these things:)

My opinion is that having a perfect coupler would be perfect having one that works ...well, works. I have seen the most ridiculous couplers last for ages and those machined down to microns come flying out the side of a bellhousing. I've even done both myself. Don't let the pursuit of perfect keep you from getting on with a build.

Jack Bauer wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 12:37 pm While I don't have many miles on my Fiat clutch Leaf coupler I do have some experience with these things:)

My opinion is that having a perfect coupler would be perfect having one that works ...well, works. I have seen the most ridiculous couplers last for ages and those machined down to microns come flying out the side of a bellhousing. I've even done both myself. Don't let the pursuit of perfect keep you from getting on with a build.

I think the same. On my Mazda original clutch is rattling like old kettle. So finally i put two clutch center pieces in my coupler. Now i have peace of mind... It still rattles though.

Jack Bauer wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 12:37 pm Don't let the pursuit of perfect keep you from getting on with a build.

This is a really important point

Bratitude wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 3:01 am

jerrykco wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2020 11:35 pm

Bratitude wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:06 am Coupler and assembly design is now finished.
in a few days I’ll be sending out an order for 10 couplers, hopefully.
As I’m sure for many others here, life is a bit chaotic at the moment. So things are taking longer than usual.

Hey, Bratitude,
Can you publish the finished design pictures?
I need to connect the leaf to a drive shaft.
I'm interested seeing if your design will work for me.
Thanks

Currently away, but couplers are on order.


Ill try to dig out the specs. Spent a good amount of time setting the coupler up to be fairly universal for most people’s needs

What I currently access to.

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was ether a 3in or 2.75 di plate with centring marks that match the rotex gs38 bolt pattern.

couple will nest in an angler bearing, with renting clip. For those wishing to run a clutch or drive shaft.

You have another customer here in the UK! Need your solution to link to a Karmann Ghia gearbox....

Some time later

fits like clockwork

Bratitude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:10 pm Some time later


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fits like clockwork

Wait. Are you putting a flywheel and clutch on this? If so...hmmmmmmm...How can I get one of these in the US?

Looks great!

I'd love to purchase one of these from you. I have a CNC machine so I'm planning on making my own adapter plate and would integrate the same spec'd angular bearing.

Are you in a position to start selling the coupler?

mdrobnak wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:52 pm

Bratitude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:10 pm Some time later


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fits like clockwork

Wait. Are you putting a flywheel and clutch on this? If so...hmmmmmmm...How can I get one of these in the US?

designed the coupler to be as universal as possible, so yes with the angular contact bearing you should be able to mount a flywheel.

few more days and I’ll start taking orders

Bratitude wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:19 am

mdrobnak wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:52 pm

Bratitude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:10 pm Some time later


9EB253C7-5243-4261-9D3E-925EF94E6F0A.jpeg68A5D787-8ED7-4AFE-A2D5-B842C84E69A2.jpeg

fits like clockwork

Wait. Are you putting a flywheel and clutch on this? If so...hmmmmmmm...How can I get one of these in the US?

designed the coupler to be as universal as possible, so yes with the angular contact bearing you should be able to mount a flywheel.

few more days and I’ll start taking orders

Sorry, my mechanical knowledge is trash. Does that mean it has a contact bearing in it, or a shop should be able to easily put one in? This solves the concern everyone had about putting too much load on the shaft, correct? Because the bearing is supporting it now?

Do you have any firmer prices, or still $200-300 Canadian? I'm interested in one. The LEAF motor is probably the cheapest option out there with good power...

Thanks for doing this, it's awesome.

-Matt

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I accidentally came across a clutch from suzuki samurai. What do you think about this? 20x20,1x23,1
Multipla has 20x20,2x23,2
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That and the fiat clutch plate are your only choice unless you can get a custom one make.

Checkout Damien's video on making the coupler

***check first post for update ***

Looking great. Very nice piece of machinery.

DM sent