[DeTomaso] [SDP] Fwd: Clutch Noise ...

[Asa Jay Laughton]

If the bob-weights look like this.... then BAD!
http://teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=2322


If the bob-weights look like this....  then GOOD!
http://teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=2483

Must remove the transmission.
Asa  Jay


Quoting Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at poca.com>:

> Ed,
>
> None of the above. Methinks your friend screwed up big time when  
> buying parts. Instead of installing a Pantera clutch, he probably  
> just got a generic clutch for a 351C, as used in Mustangs, trucks,  
> or various Aussie cars.
>
> Panteras use a specific clutch that has a different finger height.  
> What you are hearing is the arms on the clutch whanging the inside  
> of the bell housing.
>
> Years ago I helped a guy who was quite young when he bought his  
> Pantera. A big hunk of the bell housing was missing! His clutch was  
> slipping due to misadjustment, but when it was adjusted correctly,  
> it had the same issue as your friend. It was so bad that in the  
> hands of the prior owner it had shattered the bell housing and broke  
> a hunk off (which he never fixed).  We had to misadjust it again so  
> he could get home.
>
> I had an extra Centerforce Pantera clutch, so I gave it to him and  
> naturally that fixed it.
>
> Your friend needs to pull his gearbox and buy a Pantera clutch, if  
> I'm right...
>
> Mike
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Feb 14, 2016, at 11:24 PM, Ed Mendez <edducati at mac.com> wrote:
>>
>> A friend of mine just installed his engine and ZF into his Pantera  
>> and the throw out bearing (at least we think) is making this noise  
>> when you depress the clutch. Please watch video below for the  
>> squeezing noise and please let me know what you think it might be.
>>
>> Throw out bearing?
>> Clutch fork?
>> Mis-adjustment?
>>
>> Thanks Ed
>>
>>> 	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szvJuPK5Fw8
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus
>>
>>
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