[DeTomaso] Charlie’s clutch

Scott Mead Photography scott at scottmeadphotography.com
Thu Apr 9 19:40:53 EDT 2020


For sake of argument, what if you’ve got more than 400 HP? Go with a McLeod? Something else?

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> On Apr 9, 2020, at 4:09 PM, Larry Stock <larrys at panteraparts.com> wrote:
> 
> Centerforce makes a great clutch for stock to 400 HP engines using their dual Friction clutch disc. It is faster acting, and would have been a better than stock configuration for the Pantera that allows throw out bearing clearance and full disc release to keep from wearing the ZF Syncro's quite so quickly.
> Larry Stock
> 
> On 4/9/20, 3:47 PM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Thomas Törnblom" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of tipo874 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>    Care to tell why Centerforce is out of the question?
> 
>    Not trying to change anyone’s mind, just curious as I’m pleased with the ones I’ve used/am using.
> 
>    Thomas
> 
>> 9 apr. 2020 kl. 23:40 skrev Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>:
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>>    Mcleod Diaphragm, because you said he can't have a Centerforce
>> 
>>  Julian
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>>  From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
>>  Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
>>  Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:09 PM
>>  To: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
>>  Subject: [DeTomaso] Charlie's clutch
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>>  All,
>>  Since a Charlie is asleep on India I will ask another question on his
>>  behalf.
>>  He needs a new clutch, and will not be using a Centerforce so don't
>>  even ask.
>>  McLeod is the way to go. He has options of course.
>>  If he sticks with a three-finger clutch he can use an organic or
>>  dual-friction disc. These would be the simplest and least expensive
>>  alternative.
>>  If he switches to diaphragm style, that entails greater expense, not
>>  even considering the added cost of the purchase of an adjustable
>>  throwout bearing. He would also have to choose between organic or
>>  dual-friction disc.
>>  His motor is a 351-inch Cleveland with Aussie heads and a nice cam. So
>>  it has loads of torque and perhaps 400-425 hp. The car is exclusively
>>  street-driven and while the vast majority is highway cruising, he does
>>  beat on it on occasion.
>>  So: three-finger or diaphragm? Organic or dual-friction? He has four
>>  options with progressively greater costs, and his budget is not
>>  unlimited.
>>  Weigh in with your opinions as to what he should do, and why you think
>>  he should do what you suggest?
>>  Mike
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