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Old 11-23-2017, 09:52 PM   #21
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The hand control for the clutch is innovative for the time.

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Old 11-23-2017, 10:29 PM   #22
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I am using the diaphragm type pressure plate and it does the job for m.
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I too have a diaphragm clutch with a suitable throw out bearing that all fitted very simply although I can't recall whether or not the flywheel had to be drilled and tapped to suit the mounting bolts?
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When I got my diaphragm pressure plate I also got a lightened flywheel all assembled and balanced as a set.
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Old 11-24-2017, 12:26 AM   #24
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When I got my diaphragm pressure plate I also got a lightened flywheel all assembled and balanced as a set.
Did you buy the set from one source?
How heavy was the flywheel?
What was the result of this modification, especially with a lighter flywheel?
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Old 11-25-2017, 11:54 AM   #25
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I "engineered" & installed 2 brake levers, on earlier Plymouths. The forward motion of my body, helped apply it.
I once added a Small Bendix Hydra-Vac booster, to the hydraulic clutch system, on a Jaguar-XKE, for a Man with a weak leg.
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Old 11-25-2017, 02:59 PM   #26
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When I had my v-8 clutch & pressure plate installed, I also had the flywheel lightened. A few Model A experts warned against doing the lightened flywheel.....said it would ruin the drive ability of the car, it wouldn’t pull at low speed....said I would hate it. Wrong.....my car drives very much like stock Model A, do not have to slip the clutch, etc. I am extremely happy with all that I did almost 12 years ago, especially with the clutch....we do a lot of shifting in a Model A!
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I've got a dropped foot and I use this adaption, quick and dirty idea at the time but has been working great for three years.

You can see some details and photos here if it might help?
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Old 11-25-2017, 03:53 PM   #28
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The simplest and cheapest (zero cost) is to not use the clutch to shift gears. You still need to use it to start out but that is the only time you need to use it and don't hold the clutch out while waiting for a light to turn or traffic to clear at a stop sign. Sit in neutral until you are ready to go. To shift without the clutch, when ready to shift, just pull it out of gear while you let off the gas, then slowly shift in into the next gear as the RPM descends. You will tickle the gears at first until you get the feel so don't crash it into gear. To down shift, pull it into neutral and slowly rev up the engine until the shifter goes into the gear you want. Again, you will likely tickle the gears until you get the hang of it so be gentle. I think a lot of guys "tickle" the gears just as much WITH the clutch LOL.
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Old 11-25-2017, 08:41 PM   #29
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I appreciate all of the input. I am away from home until Monday when i plan to study all of the ideas more closeThanks
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Old 11-25-2017, 09:01 PM   #30
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I have a question for CarlG.
What is the difference between a diaphgram pressure plate and a stock Model A pressure plate?

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Old 11-25-2017, 09:48 PM   #31
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One of the nicest and softest clutches I ever felt was the one on my friends 1949 Chevy pickup. I think it also is a diaphram clutch.
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Old 11-25-2017, 11:02 PM   #32
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I "engineered" & installed 2 brake levers, on earlier Plymouths. The forward motion of my body, helped apply it.
I once added a Small Bendix Hydra-Vac booster, to the hydraulic clutch system, on a Jaguar-XKE, for a Man with a weak leg.
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I had a 1928 phaeton and a couple of chev and ford owners drove it and almost busted their noses on the windscreen ..... with the same foot pedal pressure as what they were used to.
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Old 11-26-2017, 11:57 AM   #33
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Bob, I've seen your truck in town a couple of times, looks good! I have 2 A's with V8 clutches that you can get the feel of if you want, I live in wine country. I'll pm you with my contact info
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