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Jim NC · 08-18-2014, 04:35 PM

I had a problem with my roadster. Used a new 9.5" pressure plate & the fingers were too close on the release bearing & binding. Replaced it with a 9" from Dennis Carpenter & it works perfect after re-drilling the original Merc flywheel. I'm using Cornhusker kit.

08-18-2014, 04:35 PM	#17
Jim NC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE NC Posts: 446	Re: T-5 to flathead won't shift into gear with engine running. I had a problem with my roadster. Used a new 9.5" pressure plate & the fingers were too close on the release bearing & binding. Replaced it with a 9" from Dennis Carpenter & it works perfect after re-drilling the original Merc flywheel. I'm using Cornhusker kit.