[DeTomaso] Clutch?

Dick Koch arkoch at earthlink.net
Wed Mar 7 11:48:57 EST 2012


  I second Mike D's recommendation.  I installed the McLeod dual disk 
clutch from Dennis.  Dennis will advise you what "performance" clutch 
you should use depending on your driving objectives.

I am very pleased with the setup.  You will be too if you go that route.

Dick Koch - Atlanta

On 3/7/2012 11:26 AM, MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/7/12 8 11 53, adin at frontier.net writes:
>
>
>> Unexpected expense of a new clutch.
>>
>> What is available?  From where?
>>
>> Suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
> Some people like the Centerforce clutch.   I don't, for two reasons:
>
> 1)   They use a unique bolt pattern for their pressure plate which requires
> redrilling your flywheel ($$$) or buying one of their custom flywheels to
> match ($$$$$).   I've seen flywheels drilled incorrectly so that the clutch
> then caused big vibration problems.
>
> 2)   The Centerforce gimmick is weights on the fingers.   Sometimes those
> weights can stick, causing an imbalance.   They don't really accomplish
> anything productive anyway
>
> (Full confession--I have a Centerforce clutch in my 427 Cobra and it hasn't
> given me any problems).
>
> Anyway, when it comes to Pantera clutches, I vastly prefer McLeod units.
> They engineer clutches specifically for the Pantera in a variety of flavors,
> from stock replacement to super-whippy-dippy twin-disc lightweight racing
> clutches.   For street and track use I prefer their diaphragm clutch, which
> has everything a Centerforce has except for the BS weights, and will bolt
> right to your existing flywheel.
>
> Dave--you said you had a 'clutch failure'.   Was it the entire unit, or
> just the disc?   Because if your pressure plate is still okay, there's nothing
> preventing you from just purchasing a replacement disc.   McLeod will sell
> you one, Centerforce won't.
>
> Dennis Quella is the main Pantera McLeod clutch dealer--give him a call.
>
> Mike
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