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JM 35 Sedan · 10-29-2018, 07:19 PM

Link to Fort Wayne Clutch and Driveline website: https://fortwayneclutch.com/

Nico73 · 10-31-2018, 01:31 PM

What a Job, it takes me 3 hours to take the Clutch out of my truck ...

Nico73 · 10-31-2018, 01:44 PM

New Clutch is allready ordered at Fort Wayne :-)

Thanks to all of you for the Support,
i really aprecciate it!

Kahuna · 11-01-2018, 11:41 AM

Very nice truck, Nico
Best
Jim

Nico73 · 12-25-2018, 06:11 PM

At First, Merry Christmas to all of you.
I have one more question regarding my 9" clutchplate.
The Repair-Manual (Christmas Present) says, that the Trucks Always have pressure-plates with 9 Springs, instead of 6 Springs. Is that right?

Are there any 9"clutchplates with 9 Springs?
Maybe Fortwayne send me the wrong Pressureplate (6 Spings)....

Thanks for your help, Nico

Brian · 12-25-2018, 06:16 PM

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No...all 9" pressure plates run 6 springs. You'll be fine with what fort wayne supply. And Merry Christmas to you

Nico73 · 12-25-2018, 06:48 PM

Hi Brian,
at The early_ford_store of CA i found a 9" pressure-plate with 9 springs,
its item Nr. 48-7563.
That's make me thinking of, do i have enough pressure on the plate with only 6 springs
for the weight of my 1 1/5 Ton Truck?

How Big is the difference between 6 or 9 Springs in the pressure plate?
Has any one expience?

Thanks, Nico

JSeery · 12-25-2018, 07:27 PM

Your truck is fairly light weight unless you are planning on adding something heavy to the back of it or carrying heavy loads. A heavy clutch is required with a truck preforming heavy duty work. For most of us this would not be the case with a restored truck.

Brian · 12-25-2018, 08:39 PM

Sorry Nico, I was unaware of such an item, however, I agree with what JSeery has written. I have also heard of individuals fitting 10" springs into a 9" cover to achieve a more 'robust' clutch. Maybe have the conversation with Fort Wayne?

Brian · 12-25-2018, 08:49 PM

Nico, I have a question for you- in the photo you posted that shows the 4 speed hanging on a sling, it appears that the clutch lever [operating arm] is facing down. Is that the correct orientation?
Shouldn't it be at 180 degrees to that?

Nico73 · 12-26-2018, 04:43 AM

Hi Brian,
oh, that's o.k. it just turns backwards when moving the gearbox.
Normaly it stands in up-direction :-)).

Thanks for your help guys, and you are right.
I dont want to bring him back to Heavy-Duty work.
My wife and me are slim People...;-)

Cheers, Nico

10-29-2018, 07:19 PM	#21
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Link to Fort Wayne Clutch and Driveline website: https://fortwayneclutch.com/ __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-31-2018, 01:31 PM	#22
Nico73 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hamburg Germany Posts: 36	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? What a Job, it takes me 3 hours to take the Clutch out of my truck ... Last edited by Nico73; 10-31-2018 at 01:41 PM.

10-31-2018, 01:44 PM	#23
Nico73 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hamburg Germany Posts: 36	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? New Clutch is allready ordered at Fort Wayne :-) Thanks to all of you for the Support, i really aprecciate it!

11-01-2018, 11:41 AM	#24
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Very nice truck, Nico Best Jim

12-25-2018, 06:11 PM	#25
Nico73 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hamburg Germany Posts: 36	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? At First, Merry Christmas to all of you. I have one more question regarding my 9" clutchplate. The Repair-Manual (Christmas Present) says, that the Trucks Always have pressure-plates with 9 Springs, instead of 6 Springs. Is that right? Are there any 9"clutchplates with 9 Springs? Maybe Fortwayne send me the wrong Pressureplate (6 Spings).... Thanks for your help, Nico

12-25-2018, 06:16 PM	#26
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No...all 9" pressure plates run 6 springs. You'll be fine with what fort wayne supply. And Merry Christmas to you __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

12-25-2018, 06:48 PM	#27
Nico73 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hamburg Germany Posts: 36	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Hi Brian, at The early_ford_store of CA i found a 9" pressure-plate with 9 springs, its item Nr. 48-7563. That's make me thinking of, do i have enough pressure on the plate with only 6 springs for the weight of my 1 1/5 Ton Truck? How Big is the difference between 6 or 9 Springs in the pressure plate? Has any one expience? Thanks, Nico

12-25-2018, 07:27 PM	#28
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Your truck is fairly light weight unless you are planning on adding something heavy to the back of it or carrying heavy loads. A heavy clutch is required with a truck preforming heavy duty work. For most of us this would not be the case with a restored truck.

12-25-2018, 08:39 PM	#29
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Sorry Nico, I was unaware of such an item, however, I agree with what JSeery has written. I have also heard of individuals fitting 10" springs into a 9" cover to achieve a more 'robust' clutch. Maybe have the conversation with Fort Wayne? __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

12-25-2018, 08:49 PM	#30
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Nico, I have a question for you- in the photo you posted that shows the 4 speed hanging on a sling, it appears that the clutch lever [operating arm] is facing down. Is that the correct orientation? Shouldn't it be at 180 degrees to that? __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

12-26-2018, 04:43 AM	#31
Nico73 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hamburg Germany Posts: 36	Re: Right Clutch Pressure Plate? Hi Brian, oh, that's o.k. it just turns backwards when moving the gearbox. Normaly it stands in up-direction :-)). Thanks for your help guys, and you are right. I dont want to bring him back to Heavy-Duty work. My wife and me are slim People...;-) Cheers, Nico