[DeTomaso] Clutch Options??

[wkooiman at earthlink.net]

Get the pn for the front seal for the ZF.  It is very cheap at a bearing shop.  Buy 10 and share.  The seal is easy to change once the ZF is out, and is probably due to be changed unless you have done it already.  A pick is helpful in getting the old seal out.

Buy a throwout bearing from a vendor.  I forgot to order one, so I've still got my original throwout bearing.  I didn't want to chance getting the wrong one from bubba-da-parts guy.

I still have the original pilot bushing even though I have a perfectly new one in my toolbox.  I'll probably swap it out this time.

I've posted several times about the aluminum flywheels on ebay.  They are high quality Fidanza flywheels (sold by The Mustang Depot for $250).  Make sure your pressure plate bolts are correct.  Buy the proper grade PP bolts.

I like my centerforce clutch+pp.  Much better than a mongo springed long style PP.

If you want to be different, you could try the dual disc clutch/PP that Dennis Quella advertises in Profiles.  Tom Upton has the race version in his street car, and it seems perfectly streetable.

You might also want to consider a new starter while you're at it.  You'll be down there.  May as well install a gear reduction starter while you're there.

You asked for options.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Scott Couchman <scottcouchman at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Oct 23, 2007 8:37 PM
>To: Pantera Forum <detomaso at realbig.com>
>Subject: [DeTomaso] Clutch Options??
>
>It looks like I'll be changing the clutch disc, pressure plate and bearing on my '72. I understand there is a Centerforce option and a Mcleod option and I'm pretty sure I have the correct part numbers for each.
>
>Are there other options I should be aware of before deciding which way to go?
>
>Is there a 351C Mustang option available? I think I need a 1.062 10spline disc compatible with my -2ZF
>
>Anyone with the Mcleod clutch want to share their experience?
>
>Thanks for the help in making a decision. Scott
>
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