[DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches

[Will Kooiman]

It's 11", with weights.  The PN is DF700000.
 
The weights don't hit anything.  I used my original throwout bearing, plus
recently one from Dennis Q.  (constant-run??)
 
The body of the PP hits the plastic inspection cover.  I didn't even notice
it.  I don't run the plastic cover.  Steve Hawkins bought the same PP,
though, and the plastic piece popped out.  I checked mine, and it pops out
too.
 
Here's the e-mail thread from the last time we talked about this:
http://list.realbig.com/pipermail/detomaso/2006-February/069733.html
 
That thread needs to go in the database.
 
It looks like DF021057S is probably a better clutch/PP.
 
A question is whether the Fidanza flywheel will work with DF021057S.  It is
well made and only $279-ish.  The Fidanza flywheel has at least 2 bolt
patterns drilled.  One is the original pattern with 5/16" holes.  The other
is for 11" PP's and 3/8" bolts.
 
BTW, my PP came with dowels.  I didn't use them.

 

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From: JDeRyke at aol.com [mailto:JDeRyke at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 12:00 PM
To: wkooiman at earthlink.net; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches

 

Will, on your Centerforce clutch - is it a 10-1/2" made for Mustangs or an
11" assembly? I know both are used and both can be made to fit a Pantera by
redrilling or replacing the flywheel, but I don't know if the clutch cover
assembly is different on the 11". I hadn't heard of ANY interferences with
Centerforce units. Sounds like those sliding weights get VERY close to the
bellhousing 'cause the plastic piece only protrudes a little ways inside.
Incidently, that 'inspection hole' also lets out hot air from around the
friction surfaces, so covering the hole is not a good idea if you drive the
car hard. THanks- J Deryke

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