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Kahuna · 01-26-2015, 11:43 PM

On my 32, I used the stock throwout bearing, etc. Just changed the pressure plate only.
My flywheel was drilled for 10" PP, but the Long Style I had was an Off Shore product that chattered terribly. I like the diaphram clutch

denns1989 · 01-31-2015, 08:06 AM

Thanks Again Kahuna !

Here are some pictures of my progress last night, so far a perfect fit !

Overall Comparison:

Mounting Face to Finger Comparison (done on a plastic table with a sheet on it... but the heights were the same)

Input Diameter comparison (don't see any issues here)

And finally Installed...

By tomorrow I hope I can report on "running" function :-) Hope this info can be of help.

Bertha · 01-31-2015, 09:03 AM

Jeremy,

Well hello, great group here, good to see that everything worked out OK, see 'ya back on the hamb.

Bob

Bored&Stroked · 01-31-2015, 09:15 AM

Looking good Dennis! Did your flywheel already have the smaller pattern, or did you have the machine shop redrill it?

denns1989 · 01-31-2015, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Looking good Dennis! Did your flywheel already have the smaller pattern, or did you have the machine shop redrill it?

Yes it was already drilled for the 10" Clutch, it had the old style "flyweight" 10" that had clearance issues with the early 32 - 34 transmission bell.

Ol' Ron · 01-31-2015, 05:51 PM

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I've been following this thread and wonder why you don't use a 9" cluch. Indiana clutch can beef one up and redrilling the flywheel isn't much of a problem. Might even swap foe a 9" flywheel.. However, you got allot of suggestions.

Kahuna · 01-31-2015, 11:53 PM

Glad it worked out for you Dennis
Jim

scooder · 02-06-2015, 02:46 AM

Does this diaphragm clutch give you a lighter pedal?
Thinking about behind a built flathead. Sure a stock long type 10" gives me the clamping I want but at north of six grand the pedal pressure is excessive, due to the counter weights.
The diaphragm appears not to be semi centrifugal.
Anybody know?
Thanks,
Martin.

Kahuna · 02-06-2015, 03:02 AM

Scooder
Actually, I think the diaphram clutch is a bit stiffer in operation, but not terrible. I haven't run my engine beyond 5500 rpm, but there is not a problem with clamping force.
I run a 4 speed with the Jeep shifter and you can't really speed shift it at all, due to the design of the shift housing.

scooder · 02-06-2015, 08:22 AM

Thanks Mr Kahuna.
Had a little brain storm regarding the pedal pressure.
Seem to recall that diaphragm clutches tend to be stiffer if just swapped in from a coil spring clutch, but there action is shorter. So you can add a bit of leverage ratio, and lighten the pedal up without running our of action.
If you catch my drift.
Does that make sence?
Martin.

01-26-2015, 11:43 PM	#21
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) On my 32, I used the stock throwout bearing, etc. Just changed the pressure plate only. My flywheel was drilled for 10" PP, but the Long Style I had was an Off Shore product that chattered terribly. I like the diaphram clutch

01-31-2015, 08:06 AM	#22
denns1989 Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 45	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Thanks Again Kahuna ! Here are some pictures of my progress last night, so far a perfect fit ! Overall Comparison: Mounting Face to Finger Comparison (done on a plastic table with a sheet on it... but the heights were the same) Input Diameter comparison (don't see any issues here) And finally Installed... By tomorrow I hope I can report on "running" function :-) Hope this info can be of help.

01-31-2015, 09:03 AM	#23
Bertha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Western NY Posts: 147	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Jeremy, Well hello, great group here, good to see that everything worked out OK, see 'ya back on the hamb. Bob __________________ ..."they are only original once" Last edited by Bertha; 01-31-2015 at 06:08 PM.

01-31-2015, 09:15 AM	#24
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Looking good Dennis! Did your flywheel already have the smaller pattern, or did you have the machine shop redrill it?

01-31-2015, 05:51 PM	#26
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been following this thread and wonder why you don't use a 9" cluch. Indiana clutch can beef one up and redrilling the flywheel isn't much of a problem. Might even swap foe a 9" flywheel.. However, you got allot of suggestions.

01-31-2015, 11:53 PM	#27
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Glad it worked out for you Dennis Jim

02-06-2015, 02:46 AM	#28
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Does this diaphragm clutch give you a lighter pedal? Thinking about behind a built flathead. Sure a stock long type 10" gives me the clamping I want but at north of six grand the pedal pressure is excessive, due to the counter weights. The diaphragm appears not to be semi centrifugal. Anybody know? Thanks, Martin.

02-06-2015, 03:02 AM	#29
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Scooder Actually, I think the diaphram clutch is a bit stiffer in operation, but not terrible. I haven't run my engine beyond 5500 rpm, but there is not a problem with clamping force. I run a 4 speed with the Jeep shifter and you can't really speed shift it at all, due to the design of the shift housing.

02-06-2015, 08:22 AM	#30
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: 8BA with early toploader "18" Case (32 -34) Thanks Mr Kahuna. Had a little brain storm regarding the pedal pressure. Seem to recall that diaphragm clutches tend to be stiffer if just swapped in from a coil spring clutch, but there action is shorter. So you can add a bit of leverage ratio, and lighten the pedal up without running our of action. If you catch my drift. Does that make sence? Martin.