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allen 09-13-2010 09:04 PM

v8 clucth what year
 

Hi need some help what years do i need to look for a v8 clutch set up I have many 10inch for later Flatheads but don't i need smaller thanks Allen

LeroyM 09-13-2010 09:17 PM

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If you're running something like a 39 transmission use the Model A clutch and use the V8 pressure plate. That's what I did and it works fine.

allen 09-13-2010 09:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeroyM (Post 78212)
If you're running something like a 39 transmission use the Model A clutch and use the V8 pressure plate. That's what I did and it works fine.


sorry met to say pressure plate, does the 39 have a smaller than 10 inch

Kurt in NJ 09-13-2010 10:05 PM

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There is a 9" version that looks the same as the later 10 inch with the flyweights on the levers --there is another 9" PP that is without the flyweights that is used on tractors and sold as a "replacement"---it will take the same heavy foot as the original A PP , the 9" V8 disc is the same as the A

Tom Wesenberg 09-13-2010 10:49 PM

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Speaking of clutches, a couple weeks ago I drove a 1949 Chevy pickup. You talk about a soft clutch!!! It was like there was no pressure plate at all, yet it didn't slip a bit. For someone that wants an easy clutch pedal, that's the one to adapt to the Model A.

john in illinois 09-14-2010 05:58 AM

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Model A times had an article about a diaphragm pressure plate. Vol 6 issue 2.

It has low effort pedal,works with throw out bearing.Really good clutch.

Joe Way used a LUK brand Number 0029.

Looked interesting

2manycars 09-14-2010 06:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by allen (Post 78204)
Hi need some help what years do i need to look for a v8 clutch set up I have many 10inch for later Flatheads but don't i need smaller thanks Allen

1946-1948 Long style clutch is what you are looking for. 9 inch. Has flyweights to add pressure at speed. Avoid the Ford tractor clutch without the flyweights.

Jim Brierley 09-15-2010 11:00 AM

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Ask for a 1940 Ford PP, you can also use a tractor clutch, available new but I don't think they have the weighted fingers, important if the engine has added horsepower. Consider a diaphram clutch, as John in IL suggested.


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