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Hotrod_ford · 02-09-2015, 07:41 AM

Good day.
I just finished overhauling my 8BA with C1BA block which bolts onto what I suspect is the original 3 speed column shift transmission that the '40 deluxe ford came with possibly 78 type. When I nip the bell housing bolts I get a solid metal to metal interference. I suspect its from the new diaphragm type pressure plate that I fitted. It used to have the old 3 finger type pressure plate. The new pressure plate is from a F250 and covers the whole flywheel so I think its a 11 or even 12'' unit. Does anyone have experience with this arrangement? The block flange bolts directly to the bell housing. I've seen other arrangements where they have a cover plate that goes in between the two mating faces which is probably all I would need to get rid of the interference.

02-09-2015, 07:41 AM	#1
Hotrod_ford Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4	8BA Pressure Plate Swap Good day. I just finished overhauling my 8BA with C1BA block which bolts onto what I suspect is the original 3 speed column shift transmission that the '40 deluxe ford came with possibly 78 type. When I nip the bell housing bolts I get a solid metal to metal interference. I suspect its from the new diaphragm type pressure plate that I fitted. It used to have the old 3 finger type pressure plate. The new pressure plate is from a F250 and covers the whole flywheel so I think its a 11 or even 12'' unit. Does anyone have experience with this arrangement? The block flange bolts directly to the bell housing. I've seen other arrangements where they have a cover plate that goes in between the two mating faces which is probably all I would need to get rid of the interference.