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Buickcity · 12-17-2012, 11:48 PM

I have a couple of good manuals,but they don't have any info on the early "28" clutch. I pulled the engine,and was surprised to see it looked like the inside of a automatic trans,with that big drum. Does any one know of a manual that has info & specs on this. I haven't seen any parts for these either! Thanks.

Clem Clement · 12-18-2012, 12:06 AM

DON'T take the set of clutch plate with teeth on them apart. They will flyapart and cause injury.

Rowdy · 12-18-2012, 12:14 AM

The Service Bulletins have good info on the 28 clutch. Also some good detailed instructions can be found on Jim Masons website. As already stated do not just unbolt the clutch pack without the proper fixture or you will likely be seriously injured. Rod

Craig Lewis · 12-18-2012, 12:27 AM

Model A Ford Service Bulletins Complete....is a yellow hardcover book available from most vendors. It features 5 pgs outlining a basic teardown with some points to check & several good pictures showing specialized KRW tools at work.

There also was a 3 ring binder version with nice big pages. I believe it's currently unavailable.

PS .........sorry.... Rod posted the same info up above as I was huntin & peckin!

700rpm · 12-18-2012, 12:27 AM

The Service Bulletins pp 221-224 explain how to work on it, but I'm with the others: this is a tricky business and requires special tools.

Mike V. Florida · 12-18-2012, 12:40 AM

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http://www.ocmafc.org/techarticles/Tom%20Endy's%20Special%20Topics/Multiple%20Disk%20Clutch.pdf

Rowdy · 12-18-2012, 01:02 AM

Here is a link to the instructions found on Jim's website. Rod

http://jmodela.coffeecup.com/clutch.html

Brian-NJ · 12-18-2012, 03:13 PM

No specialized tools needed. Just use 4 pieces of 1/4 inch stock with an inexpensive hose clamp. Use a press to hold pressure on the center spring until you can remove the four nuts, and slowly release. The 1/4 inch stock fits the teeth nicely and prevents them from moving.

Tom Endy · 12-18-2012, 03:33 PM

Brian-NJ:

I have heard of people making up some type of jig, but this looks very simple and easy to make. Very good suggestion.

Tom Endy

Tom Wesenberg · 12-18-2012, 04:12 PM

I agree Brian. You have an excellent idea. I've always used 2 screwdrivers with 1/4" round shafts.

I use an 18" piece of threaded rod with some nuts and washers to take the pack of discs apart.

Buickcity · 12-19-2012, 08:29 PM

Thanks for all your sugestions & picture.

12-17-2012, 11:48 PM	#1
Buickcity Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	1928 A clutch I have a couple of good manuals,but they don't have any info on the early "28" clutch. I pulled the engine,and was surprised to see it looked like the inside of a automatic trans,with that big drum. Does any one know of a manual that has info & specs on this. I haven't seen any parts for these either! Thanks.

12-18-2012, 12:06 AM	#2
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: 1928 A clutch DON'T take the set of clutch plate with teeth on them apart. They will flyapart and cause injury.

12-18-2012, 12:14 AM	#3
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 1928 A clutch The Service Bulletins have good info on the 28 clutch. Also some good detailed instructions can be found on Jim Masons website. As already stated do not just unbolt the clutch pack without the proper fixture or you will likely be seriously injured. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

12-18-2012, 12:27 AM	#4
Craig Lewis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parksville B.C. Canada Posts: 880	Re: 1928 A clutch Model A Ford Service Bulletins Complete....is a yellow hardcover book available from most vendors. It features 5 pgs outlining a basic teardown with some points to check & several good pictures showing specialized KRW tools at work. There also was a 3 ring binder version with nice big pages. I believe it's currently unavailable. PS .........sorry.... Rod posted the same info up above as I was huntin & peckin! Last edited by Craig Lewis; 12-18-2012 at 12:32 AM.

12-18-2012, 12:27 AM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: 1928 A clutch The Service Bulletins pp 221-224 explain how to work on it, but I'm with the others: this is a tricky business and requires special tools. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

12-18-2012, 12:40 AM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: 1928 A clutch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here you go, http://www.ocmafc.org/techarticles/Tom%20Endy's%20Special%20Topics/Multiple%20Disk%20Clutch.pdf __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

12-18-2012, 01:02 AM	#7
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 1928 A clutch Here is a link to the instructions found on Jim's website. Rod http://jmodela.coffeecup.com/clutch.html __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

12-18-2012, 03:13 PM	#8
Brian-NJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 53	Re: 1928 A clutch No specialized tools needed. Just use 4 pieces of 1/4 inch stock with an inexpensive hose clamp. Use a press to hold pressure on the center spring until you can remove the four nuts, and slowly release. The 1/4 inch stock fits the teeth nicely and prevents them from moving.

12-18-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: 1928 A clutch Brian-NJ: I have heard of people making up some type of jig, but this looks very simple and easy to make. Very good suggestion. Tom Endy

12-18-2012, 04:12 PM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1928 A clutch I agree Brian. You have an excellent idea. I've always used 2 screwdrivers with 1/4" round shafts. I use an 18" piece of threaded rod with some nuts and washers to take the pack of discs apart.

12-19-2012, 08:29 PM	#11
Buickcity Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Re: 1928 A clutch Thanks for all your sugestions & picture.