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09-23-2006, 09:12 PM

Dancemax

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why is a clutch cover..

Why do we call clutch inspection cover as derby cover/..how did that start

09-23-2006, 09:15 PM

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RE: why is a clutch cover..

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Why do we call clutch inspection cover as derby cover/..how did that start

Thats a good question , I don`t have a clue. But I know somebody will have an answer !

09-23-2006, 09:16 PM

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RE: why is a clutch cover..

I think because the old stamped steel clutch covers were shaped similar to a derby hat. And the name stuck.

09-23-2006, 09:55 PM

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RE: why is a clutch cover..

interesting all these tidbits we learn here

09-23-2006, 11:26 PM

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RE: why is a clutch cover..

valvestem had it right. If'n you scrounge a picture of a pre-65 Big Twin, or an old 45 WL, you'll see the derby cover looks like "doiby" (apologies to the Stooges). The old tin primaries went away with the intro of the electric foot.

09-24-2006, 09:25 AM

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RE: why is a clutch cover..

I think it started at an ICE fishing derby,,,,,,,,, A fishermans line got tight and and out he pulled a huge "LUNKER",, no one knew what it was,, so a lill boy named A. Davidson pushed it home crying out, come look what I got at the DERBY..and the rest is history!!!lol
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