[DeTomaso] what clutches that work with the ZF?

Tue Sep 7 02:06:08 EDT 2010

I'm far from an expert on clutches, in fact I hadn't realized that Mcleod offered a diaphragm pressure plate for Pantera application. In searching the two respective websites I can only come up with 3 clutch kit options;

The Centerforce web drop down selector only lists an early -1 clutch now, although the catalog still shows the later -2. That said the later -2 part # DF021057S is a 10.4" clutch disc and specific to the Pantera, it uses the centrifugal weights and is a sprung disc.

In searching through the McLeod website various clutch kit offerings I can only find 2 listings for Pantera; 64302-00-03P (steel flywheel) or 63302-00-03P (Al flywheel) which are both diaphragm style. Looking at the long throw 3 B&B pressure plates alone (part # 360505 is listed for Pantera) and the fingers have a shorter throw than the Mustang options, presumably for bellhouse clearance.

The Wiki listed McLeod diaphragm option requires use of the McLeod adjustable TO bearing, suggesting thickness is different.

I guess only a call to each of the manufacturers is going to answer your questions thoroughly.

Julian 

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:31:35 -0700
From: kenn_green at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] what clutches that work with the ZF?
To: mikeldrew at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com; julian_kift at hotmail.com

Julian,

    I'm trying to figure out what makes one a Pantera clutch versus a Mustang clutch.  I understand the issue with the weights in some three finger clutches that come out at higher RPM and nail the inside for the bell housing, but what is the issue with other pressure plates?  Are some thinner and the throwout bearing can't be adjusted properly?  

    There also is the mod to the original disks to remove the marcel spring to shorten engagement/disengagement, but as far as I know, the "Pantera" disks offered by Centerforce and McLeod have the marcel spring?

Ken

--- On Mon, 9/6/10, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] what clutches that work with the ZF?
To: mikeldrew at aol.com, kenn_green at yahoo.com, "De Tomaso List" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Date: Monday, September 6, 2010, 9:05 PM

Got to www.Jegs.com and type in "Pantera clutch" as keywords and you'll get a list of 8 Mcleod choices and 4 Centerforce. No photo's but you can go back to the clutch manufacturers wenbsite and pull up the specific part numbers for more details on each option.

Julian

> To: kenn_green at yahoo.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 18:03:39 -0400
> From: mikeldrew at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] what clutches that work with the ZF?
> 
> Ken,
> 
> You wrote:
> 
>    So, if you have part numbers, please share them.
> 
> >>>I don't have the part numbers handy. I sure wish McLeod hadn't 
> removed that page from their website, as it has them all.
> 
> I have specifically (personally) had great luck with their 
> three-finger and diaphragmn pressure plates, and their dual-friction 
> clutch disc. I've also had luck with Centerforce's pressure plate and 
> dual friction clutch disc. I know the Centerforce numbers are in the 
> archives somewhere, and I think I published the McLeod numbers here a 
> few years ago.
> 
> Mike
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