The Ford Barn

jetmek · 10-28-2022, 05:46 PM

Ive been trying to figure out an issue with rebuilt pressure plates and correct finger height. The disk is about .365 thick. Distance from flywheel disk face to plate mounting surface is 1.135. Not far off from 1.123 the books call for. On the rebuilt plates im getting finger heights at 1 1/8 down. An old core on there yields 1 1/4 finger height. Up till now ive just readjusted to get 11/16 down but there must be something not right. Anyone have any insight as to what im missing? Thnx

jetmek · 10-28-2022, 06:20 PM

I didnt trust the numbers from my dial caliper do i got out a depth mic and its spot on at 1.122.

Patrick L. · 10-30-2022, 09:47 AM

A picture as to where and how you are getting/taking the measurements from would help.

The assembly should be fully assembled and measurements from top of plate to finger contact points/ends. Either 5/8 or 11/16" will work, pick one. Difference though between fingers should be no more than .002".

mcgarrett · 10-30-2022, 10:28 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I carefully set all the fingers to 5/8" and the clutch is very smooth and engages at just about the right spot off the floor.

10-28-2022, 05:46 PM	#1
jetmek Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: albany Posts: 466	Model a pressure plates Ive been trying to figure out an issue with rebuilt pressure plates and correct finger height. The disk is about .365 thick. Distance from flywheel disk face to plate mounting surface is 1.135. Not far off from 1.123 the books call for. On the rebuilt plates im getting finger heights at 1 1/8 down. An old core on there yields 1 1/4 finger height. Up till now ive just readjusted to get 11/16 down but there must be something not right. Anyone have any insight as to what im missing? Thnx __________________ engine and component overhauls my specialty! Website- www.godevilgarage.com

10-30-2022, 09:47 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Model a pressure plates A picture as to where and how you are getting/taking the measurements from would help. The assembly should be fully assembled and measurements from top of plate to finger contact points/ends. Either 5/8 or 11/16" will work, pick one. Difference though between fingers should be no more than .002".

10-30-2022, 10:28 AM	#4
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: Model a pressure plates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I carefully set all the fingers to 5/8" and the clutch is very smooth and engages at just about the right spot off the floor.