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ivoryjohn · 07-31-2011, 08:14 AM

I just installed a lightened flywheel and V-8 clutch. I also put a 3/4 inch longer lever on the clutch to ease the amount of pressure it takes to push down the peddle.

Whoa Baby is it easy to push! It is almost too easy and I worry if maybe the clutch will "ride" by itself. I am talking fractions of a ounce to depress the peddle versus pounds as before. I'm not so sure I like it quite so easy.

Comments from the gallery please. They said this was a great set up for parades and now I see why.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-31-2011, 08:45 AM

I have used this combination on several occasions for customers with great success. The only downfall I have found for me personally is that you must depress the pedal much further during transmission shift changes to get the same amount of clutch plate release.

ford1 · 07-31-2011, 11:17 AM

use a heavier clutch return spring

Milton · 07-31-2011, 01:13 PM

I have the same clutch setup, except my clutch lever is stock length, and it is soft enough for me the way it is without the extra distance to disengage.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-31-2011, 02:38 PM

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So that we are clear, changing the clutch shaft lever does not change the pressure plate "clamping pressure" that is being exerted against the clutch disc. It is just the mechanical advantage that has improved on releasing the clutch cover's pressure plate. There is no better chance of the clutch slipping using, --or not using the longer clutch shaft arm over the stock arm.

07-31-2011, 08:14 AM	#1
ivoryjohn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: picauyne ms. Posts: 251	Not enough clutch peddle pressure? I just installed a lightened flywheel and V-8 clutch. I also put a 3/4 inch longer lever on the clutch to ease the amount of pressure it takes to push down the peddle. Whoa Baby is it easy to push! It is almost too easy and I worry if maybe the clutch will "ride" by itself. I am talking fractions of a ounce to depress the peddle versus pounds as before. I'm not so sure I like it quite so easy. Comments from the gallery please. They said this was a great set up for parades and now I see why.

07-31-2011, 08:45 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Not enough clutch peddle pressure? I have used this combination on several occasions for customers with great success. The only downfall I have found for me personally is that you must depress the pedal much further during transmission shift changes to get the same amount of clutch plate release. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

07-31-2011, 11:17 AM	#3
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: Not enough clutch peddle pressure? use a heavier clutch return spring

07-31-2011, 01:13 PM	#4
Milton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 837	Re: Not enough clutch peddle pressure? I have the same clutch setup, except my clutch lever is stock length, and it is soft enough for me the way it is without the extra distance to disengage.

07-31-2011, 02:38 PM	#5
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Not enough clutch peddle pressure? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So that we are clear, changing the clutch shaft lever does not change the pressure plate "clamping pressure" that is being exerted against the clutch disc. It is just the mechanical advantage that has improved on releasing the clutch cover's pressure plate. There is no better chance of the clutch slipping using, --or not using the longer clutch shaft arm over the stock arm. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .