[DeTomaso] Ring bolts (again)

[Will Kooiman]

I agree, but I read Thomas as meaning long style pressure plate vs.
diaphragm.

When I switched to diaphragm on my 428 Mustang, I had to remove the helper
spring.  Mustangs have a stiff helper spring under the dash to help with the
clutch pedal pressure.  The diaphragm was soft enough that the helper spring
overpowered it and the pedal went to the floor.

I agree that the weights are gimmicky, and I know the history.  But they
don't hurt, either.  I consider the McLeod and Centerforce equivalents, so I
choose by cost.

--
Will

From:  Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
Date:  Sunday, April 13, 2014 1:47 PM
To:  <thomas at hax.se>, Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>,
<shawkins777 at comcast.net>
Cc:  <detomaso at poca.com>
Subject:  Re: [DeTomaso] Ring bolts (again)


In a message dated 4/12/14 23 51 36, thomas at hax.se writes:


> 
> I may go with that then. I've been very happy with the Centerforce
> clutch, together with the long throw slave cylinder, and I suspect that
> the stock or a McLeod clutch may be stiff with the LT cylinder.


>>>There is no reason to suspect that.   McLeod makes a diaghragm-style clutch
that is basically the same as a Centerforce, except without the gimmick weights
(which do nothing BTW...)

Mike


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   I agree, but I read Thomas as meaning long style pressure plate vs.
   diaphragm.
   When I switched to diaphragm on my 428 Mustang, I had to remove the
   helper spring.  Mustangs have a stiff helper spring under the dash to
   help with the clutch pedal pressure.  The diaphragm was soft enough
   that the helper spring overpowered it and the pedal went to the floor.
   I agree that the weights are gimmicky, and I know the history.  But
   they don't hurt, either.  I consider the McLeod and Centerforce
   equivalents, so I choose by cost.
   --
   Will

   From: Mike Drew <[1]MikeLDrew at aol.com>
   Date: Sunday, April 13, 2014 1:47 PM
   To: <[2]thomas at hax.se>, Will Kooiman <[3]will.kooiman at gmail.com>,
   <[4]shawkins777 at comcast.net>
   Cc: <[5]detomaso at poca.com>
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ring bolts (again)

   In a message dated 4/12/14 23 51 36, [6]thomas at hax.se writes:

     I may go with that then. I've been very happy with the Centerforce
     clutch, together with the long throw slave cylinder, and I suspect
     that
     the stock or a McLeod clutch may be stiff with the LT cylinder.

   >>>There is no reason to suspect that.  McLeod makes a diaghragm-style
   clutch that is basically the same as a Centerforce, except without the
   gimmick weights (which do nothing BTW...)
   Mike

References

   1. mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com
   2. mailto:thomas at hax.se
   3. mailto:will.kooiman at gmail.com
   4. mailto:shawkins777 at comcast.net
   5. mailto:detomaso at poca.com
   6. mailto:thomas at hax.se