# Paragon clutch plates

**URL:** https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36
**Category:** PARTS
**Created:** [January 11, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36 "2024-01-11T13:51:01Z")
**Posts on this page:** 7
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### Author: ![greglewand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e480ec/32.png) [@greglewand](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/greglewand)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/1 "2024-01-11T13:51:01Z")

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I am searching for a set of clutch plates for my MCL Paragon transmission. Looking for a source for new or usable used plates. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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### Author: ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/2 "2024-01-11T14:27:19Z")

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Did you try Dave Vanness, I know he rebuilds Paragons.

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### Author: ![DavidK](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/davidk/32/106_2.png) [@DavidK](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/DavidK)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/3 "2024-01-11T18:46:50Z")

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We are checking our inventory now. Please be patient. We need to disassemble some transmissions, and then measure the clutches.

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### Author: ![greglewand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e480ec/32.png) [@greglewand](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/greglewand)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/4 "2024-01-11T20:26:50Z")

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Regarding the question you asked me this morning, I need one brass and four steel plates to replace the ones that are warped. I will wait to hear from you. Thanks!

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### Author: ![greglewand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e480ec/32.png) [@greglewand](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/greglewand)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/5 "2024-01-12T20:09:57Z")

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Dave called me back this afternoon and my clutch plates are on the way. He was great to work with and talk to. We also talked about some of our Michigan gang mutual friends. Thank you Dave!

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### Author: ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/6 "2024-01-12T20:55:49Z")

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Thats great Greg, this is officially the first success for The Old Boats Home!

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### Author: ![meisterj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@meisterj](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/meisterj)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/paragon-clutch-plates/36/7 "2024-01-14T13:58:01Z")

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Possible help for future readers of this thread: A few years ago I was able to get a new set of clutch plates for a Paragon 25XE from Federal Marine Transmissions in Countryside, IL  
[https://www.federalmarinetransmissions.com/](https://www.federalmarinetransmissions.com/)
