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Kube · 06-04-2019, 03:16 PM

Fellas, I've replaced more clutches in pre 1941 Fords than I care to recall. In fact, I just last week finished a '36 in about 5 hours.
I have replaced only one in a '41 Ford and it was brutal. There was not enough clearance to remove the transmission without removing the center brace from the frame.
I find it difficult to believe that was the prescribed method of operation.

So, was that 41 a fluke or are 41's inherently a pain in the butt?

Advice please. I'm listening!

Thanks guys.

19Fordy · 06-04-2019, 06:05 PM

Kube, Here's what the 1935-48 MOTORS MANUAL says. Wonder if they ever actually did it? I have never removed a 41 trans.

35fordtn · 06-04-2019, 06:51 PM

Mike,
While its been a couple years I have had to replace the clutch in two 1941's. Both were a tighter fit than the norm, however on both I was barely but still able to remove the transmission through the floorboard area out through the inside of the car. On both I did not remove the center frame brace... If I remember correctly I did have to remove the rear transmission mount to get it to clear.

Kube · 06-04-2019, 07:01 PM

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Thanks guys.

06-04-2019, 03:16 PM	#1
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	41 clutch R&R advice Fellas, I've replaced more clutches in pre 1941 Fords than I care to recall. In fact, I just last week finished a '36 in about 5 hours. I have replaced only one in a '41 Ford and it was brutal. There was not enough clearance to remove the transmission without removing the center brace from the frame. I find it difficult to believe that was the prescribed method of operation. So, was that 41 a fluke or are 41's inherently a pain in the butt? Advice please. I'm listening! Thanks guys. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

06-04-2019, 06:51 PM	#3
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: 41 clutch R&R advice Mike, While its been a couple years I have had to replace the clutch in two 1941's. Both were a tighter fit than the norm, however on both I was barely but still able to remove the transmission through the floorboard area out through the inside of the car. On both I did not remove the center frame brace... If I remember correctly I did have to remove the rear transmission mount to get it to clear.

06-04-2019, 07:01 PM	#4
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: 41 clutch R&R advice Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".