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.
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 5:49 pm
by jerrykco
Thanks, I couldn't catch that. I listened several times too.
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 6:09 pm
by zippy500
Think the Suzuki one fits too,
Think thats what this guy did
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 7:32 pm
by Kevin Sharpe
jerrykco wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 5:49 pm
Thanks, I couldn't catch that. I listened several times too.
zippy500 wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 6:09 pm
Think the Suzuki one fits too
Many thanks
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:29 pm
by Cookie6000
Here is how the 1.6l Fiat Multipla centre spline fits the Leaf output shaft
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:37 pm
by Jack Bauer
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.
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:50 pm
by arber333
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.
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:57 pm
by Kevin Sharpe
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.
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....
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:10 pm
by Bratitude
Some time later
fits like clockwork
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:52 pm
by mdrobnak
Bratitude wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:10 pm
Some time later
Wait. Are you putting a flywheel and clutch on this? If so...hmmmmmmm...How can I get one of these in the US?
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:52 am
by mleebert
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?
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
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:26 pm
by wwojciech
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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Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:07 am
by zippy500
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
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:19 am
by Bratitude
***check first post for update ***
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:17 am
by RetroZero
Looking great. Very nice piece of machinery.
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:39 am
by mleebert
DM sent
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:13 pm
by mdrobnak
It looks awesome! However, you can free my spot as I've gone another direction.
-Matt
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:22 am
by Phil3D
Just curious, why did you go with stainless steel?
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:17 pm
by Bratitude
Phil3D wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:22 am
Just curious, why did you go with stainless steel?
Cost, machineablity, corrosion resistance, strength, welds well too. What 3D hubs had to offer, 304l seamed like a good choice
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:20 pm
by vwbrady
Can you tell us anything more about which GS coupler parts we need? I'm having trouble because there are just so many options and sizes.
as well, KTR told me they are strictly a EU supplier and that i had to go elsewhere for Rotex parts in NA.
thanks!
Re: Leaf spline coupler
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 2:04 am
by Bratitude
The marked bolt pattern (should) match a rotex gs38. but it’s really up to you.
I’m not using a rotex in my application. I’ve milled the transmission coupler with a tapperd angled extrusion(which matches the tapper on the leaf coupler) to centre / provide a friction connection. all clamped together with a 6 m8x1.25 bolts.
I can upload all the cad drawings of each part of the assembly when I’m back at my workspace(about a week or so)
