[DeTomaso] More clutch photos and maybe confusion.

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/8/09 21 30 37, asajay at asajay.com writes:


> - Levers are different. New unit has fingers protruding a quarter inch
> more toward the trans.  This is the part that concerns me.
> 
>>>As well it should.   That is basically the difference between a Pantera 
clutch and a regular Ford clutch.
> 
> Is there enough room in the adjustment of the clutch to back the
> throw-out bearing off a quarter inch from where it is now?  Or do I look
> for a better pressure plate?
> 
>>>I can't tell you for sure, but I *can* tell you for sure that the normal 
cheap-Charlie clutch failure mode is to have a Mustang etc. clutch whose 
fingers extend too far, so that when the mechanism is backed all the way out, 
the clutch fingers strike the inside of the bellhousing.   The 'fix' is to 
misadjust the clutch to slightly depress the clutch at all times, providing 
the necessary clearance but leading to clutch slip and/or throwout bearing 
burnup.

As a better cheap-Charlie move, have you considered just having your 
existing (proper) pressure plate rebuilt? They can re-use all the finger hardware 
and just replace the springs, and you know you'd have the right stuff.

Mike


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