[DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Like this:

http://autofiends.com/images/ReviewImages/2431I1Main2twinDisc_Float.jpg

Tomas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Seib" <oldwheel at mts.net>
To: "bill gaino" <gaino at earthlink.net>; "DetomasoList" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches


> Dual Friction is a single disc Centerforce diaphragm clutch.
> 
> Dual disc clutches have two friction discs with friction material on both sides of each. There's a thin steel floating plate between them that is indexed to the pressure plate and flywheel. It's a multiplate design like a motircycle clutch but only 2 plates and dry. Inertia can be kept low with smaller diameter plates for good shifting and spring pressure can be reduced because theres a lot more friction area to handle the same torque.
> 
> ...I think...
> 
> Barry
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bill gaino [mailto:gaino at earthlink.net]
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:26 PM
> To: Barry Seib; DetomasoList
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches
> 
> 
> I have a Dual Friction coming from Ceterforce. I could use a little education here. The DF I had used spaced pads on one side of the disc and the other side was material all over against the pressure plate side. What is twin disc?  Bill {sore leg} gaino 1362
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Barry Seib <oldwheel at mts.net>
>>Sent: Nov 19, 2009 3:19 PM
>>To: DetomasoList <detomaso at realbig.com>
>>Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches
>>
>>Just to open a Pantera topic on the list...
>>
>>I've heard a lot of comments about heavy clutch effort in our Panteras. Some
>>people say they find even the Centerforce still a bit much in traffic?
>>
>>Does anyone run a dual plate clutch on the street or have any first hand
>>experience regarding the pedal effort on them?
>>
>>It appears McLeod offer a "street twin" clutch for a 351C but I don't knoe
>>if it fits in our bellhousing ? Also, it seems the only dual disc type they
>>offer for street use is a long type instead of a diaphragm.
>>
>>The old optional dual plate diaphragm clutch that GM sold for high HP
>>Corvettes in the 69-71 era were supposed to hold the LS6 454 etc. and be
>>easy for the little woman to push the clutch in.
>>
>>Just curious.
>>
>>Barry
>>
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