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allen · 09-13-2010, 09:04 PM

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

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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Originally Posted by LeroyM

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

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

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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Originally Posted by allen

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

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.

09-13-2010, 09:04 PM	#1
allen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: petal mississippi Posts: 550	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

09-13-2010, 09:17 PM	#2
LeroyM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 276	Re: v8 clucth what year 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.

09-13-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,555	Re: v8 clucth what year 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

09-13-2010, 10:49 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: v8 clucth what year 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.

09-14-2010, 05:58 AM	#6
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,220	Re: v8 clucth what year Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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

09-15-2010, 11:00 AM	#8
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: v8 clucth what year 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.