[DeTomaso] Torque specs for the pressure plate / new pilot install

[Doug]

Mike,

Depends on exactly what flywheel and bolt size combo you have;

The stock bolts are 5/16-NC18 and the stock torque spec is 12-20 ft-lbs but
....
this only applies if you're using a Stock Clutch Pressure Plate and stock
cast iron Flywheel.

In contrast - for my Centerforce clutch's 3/8-NC16 bolts going into their
steel-faced aluminum flywheel the torque spec is 45 ft-lbs.

Doug Braun
Blue 73L #5505

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Subject: [DeTomaso] Torque specs for the pressure plate / new pilot install

Just need a refresh on torque specs for the pressure plate.  I think it's 35
lbs., but don't recall.  I know the fly is 80 lbs.

Test fitting the new pilot after struggles removing the old indicate this
one will be every bit as tight a fit.  While not planning to remove it any
time soon, is there anything I ought/could do to reduce it's resistance in
the future?

Thanks all
Mike Thomas
Pres., Panteras Northwest
Yellow '74 #6328