Noisy Spitfire clutch

[Willie Dee]

Chaz, only had the bike a couple of weeks.

[chaz]

https://shop.srmclassicbikes.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Clutch%20pushrod%20info%20BSA%20&%20Triumph%20models_1.pdf
have a look at the above for lengths depending on whats fitted.

maybe the primary was run dry and thats caused the plates to overheat and stick themselves together. not a lot of oil in there but needs some.

also check the teeth on the plates  and recesses on the basket for wear, as movement there will add noise as oversize plates will not operate squarely.

[Willie Dee]

An update, changed the friction plates, set the springs with the lever tied in to ensure it was an even lift. Checked the engine kicked over and did not slip, checked it stalled when against a wall and it all looked good. Built it all up and went for a test. Everything was good until I gunned it to pass a couple of cars ( this was about a mile from my garage) and the clutch slipped. I am hoping it is because I had too much oil on the friction plates ( I let them soak overnight in ATF) and it will settle down with some miles in. Not sure what the cracking noise was from but it definitely had something to do with the clutch being all glued together. Thanks for all the advice.