[DeTomaso] centerforce clutch

[Thomas Törnblom]

I’m currently using a non-Pantera specific 351C Centerforce clutch. I used to run the Pantera specific one and had drilled and tapped the Fidanza flywheel myself but swapped it out for one that fitted the stock holes in an attempt to solve my vibration issues. Turned out it was the balancing job the machine shop did that had ruined the crank. I swapped the crank and the vibrations are gone.

Apparently a standard Centerforce clutch fits as I got the tip from someone on this list. Not sure if there are cars where it won’t fit.

Cheers,
Thomas

> 28 apr. 2018 kl. 05:36 skrev Jack DeRyke via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>:
> 
>   The patented Centerforce weights are for the same reason as those on a
>   stock Long clutch (more holding power at high revs) but do not swing
>   and hit things. They work fine.  But your Centerforce pressure plate
>   may not bolt onto your flywheel unless its aftermarket, as the CF bolt
>   pattern and bolt size are both different from stock. They're popular
>   trading material if you decide to pass on using it. Good luck- J DeRyke
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Rich Hoppe <richbhoppe at gmail.com>
>   To: DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
>   Sent: Fri, Apr 27, 2018 3:56 pm
>   Subject: [DeTomaso] centerforce clutch
>   I have a centerforce clutch that I received with my car in parts.
>   It has the little weights on the diaphragm fingers.
>   In the back of my head I remembered that the pantera clutch did not
>   have the little weights because they hit the fork or something in the
>   car.
>   Or do I have it backwards that I need the weights for the extra power.
>   Does anyone know?
>   thanks Rich
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