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29FORDRPU · 09-16-2018, 01:06 AM

Newbie here trying to figure out this issue I’m having. I have a 8BA and a 39 transmission. I have the correct bellhousing. The trans mounts to engine with no issues. The problem I’m having is when I push the clutch pedal in the throw out bearing doesn’t contact the pressure plate. Pulled the motor to measure the clutch and pressure plate. It’s a 9 inch clutch. Do I have to run a bigger clutch and pressure plate set up. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

1931 flamingo · 09-16-2018, 08:14 AM

This would be answered better either on the EV8 Forum OR over on the HAMB.

Paul in CT

Jim Brierley · 09-16-2018, 11:16 AM

A 9" should work fine. There were different throwout-bearing collars but I think V8's used the shortest one so that shouldn't be the problem, check that and the linkage anyway.

Step-down · 09-16-2018, 12:11 PM

Throw out on backwards is that possible , how about fork Upside down .. Doesn't know if that possible . I had that concern as I was building me AV8 ....

29FORDRPU · 09-24-2018, 04:06 AM

So the 9 inch clutch was the problem. I put a 10 inch clutch with the early style 10 spline hub and it worked

Jim Brierley · 09-24-2018, 10:20 AM

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Strange, but good you got it working, thanks for letting us know.

09-16-2018, 01:06 AM	#1
29FORDRPU Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 30	8BA and 39 Trans Newbie here trying to figure out this issue I’m having. I have a 8BA and a 39 transmission. I have the correct bellhousing. The trans mounts to engine with no issues. The problem I’m having is when I push the clutch pedal in the throw out bearing doesn’t contact the pressure plate. Pulled the motor to measure the clutch and pressure plate. It’s a 9 inch clutch. Do I have to run a bigger clutch and pressure plate set up. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

09-16-2018, 08:14 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: 8BA and 39 Trans This would be answered better either on the EV8 Forum OR over on the HAMB. Paul in CT

09-16-2018, 11:16 AM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: 8BA and 39 Trans A 9" should work fine. There were different throwout-bearing collars but I think V8's used the shortest one so that shouldn't be the problem, check that and the linkage anyway.

09-16-2018, 12:11 PM	#4
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: 8BA and 39 Trans Throw out on backwards is that possible , how about fork Upside down .. Doesn't know if that possible . I had that concern as I was building me AV8 .... __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

09-24-2018, 04:06 AM	#5
29FORDRPU Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 30	Re: 8BA and 39 Trans So the 9 inch clutch was the problem. I put a 10 inch clutch with the early style 10 spline hub and it worked

09-24-2018, 10:20 AM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: 8BA and 39 Trans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Strange, but good you got it working, thanks for letting us know.