Thread: 10" clutch ID?
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Old 09-11-2022, 09:52 AM   #11
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Default Re: 10" clutch ID?

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked View Post
Just to add some more perspective. About the only issue I know of, is that when you use a late flywheel on an earlier engine the starter engagement can sometimes be a problem. Folks have mentioned that due to the ring-gear being in a different location, that this issue can happen . . . and I'm sure it has.

Personally, I've never had the problem and I run a Fidanza billet aluminum flywheel (49-53) on my 42 Merc engine. It seems that in the case of Kube, the later setup has been in the car for many years - without any issues.

From a clutch and clutch-disc perspective, I can't see an issue. Whether it is a Borg and Beck clutch plate or a Ford Long plate really shouldn't make any difference. They both do the same thing and the throw-out bearing actuates them in the same manner.
I very much appreciate your advice as well as the advice from others.
I won't be able to inspect this vehicle until this evening. I am very eager to look at it once again and eventually figure out exactly what I have here to work with.

Thanks guys....
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