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Shocking statement to make, but have the proof is pictured below. The first pics are of the 1931 to 1935 Aubrn pressure plate. Please note the notches in the ends of the clutch fingers. Second pics are of a stock Model A pressure plate used by Ford from Nov 1928 through 1934. No notches. While the Auburn pressure plate can be used in the Model A as they have the same spring pressure and surface height. The Model A pressure plate can not be used in an Auburn as they do not have the notches. Learned this during my dealings with Fort Wayne Clutch. Rod
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I fail to see how that makes Ford ahead of Auburn? They are just different, one no better than the other.CB the Wonderful -
What is the purpose of the notches? Do you have a picture of the Auburn throw-out bearing and carrier?Comment
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Hard to top the Dearborn Engineering Laboratory, Although Auburn engineering produced a way more expensive and higher quality product,the prowess of their engineers most likely didn't exceed Ford men.Not just that,but engineering principals in clutch design is pretty straight forward,it wouldn't be irrational to think they developed their pressure plates independent of each other.Comment
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I'll be replacing the clutch in the next few weeks. My stock pressure plate options seem to be either a brand new one, or a rebuilt unit. Which type do you prefer?
For reference, this is Bert's New Pressure Plate:
https://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=13103...04-09-2018, 08:22 PM -
My car has a lightened flywheel and a V8 clutch. It came that way from an engine build from the mid-80's. The pressure plate has some chunks of steel welded on it, apparently for balancing. Note in the picture the slug of steel welded in at about the 9 o'clock position, and another welded into the hole over the spring at about the 3:30 position. I haven't looked closely (yet) to see if there is any...11-05-2018, 11:39 AM -
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Anytime you install a new pressure plate or are chasing the cause of clutch chatter, you need to check to be sure all 6 pressure plate fingers are at the correct height and even with each other. I made this simple tool to make the job quick and easy. I just use a bolt and two nuts through a piece of aluminum channel,...01-23-2018, 11:20 AM -
Does anyone know of a source to get the pressure plate adjustment screws? I am looking at cleaning one up and adjusting it and it looks like the screws that were staked will not be usable once they are taken apart.
Thanks, Jerry10-22-2017, 08:17 PM -
I need a Clutch Disc for the F150 Transmission Input Shaft. Need 9"dia, 10 teeth spline and 1 1/6" shaft to install with a Model A Clutch and Throw Out Bearing on Model A Flywheel.
The hole for the Torsion Spring hub on the Model A Pressure Plate is 5" dia.
Folks say use 86 TBird 2.3L 4cyl Turbo, but that hub is about 5 3/4" dia. Have learned that are using the...03-14-2018, 04:57 PM -
Has anyone ever converted a Multi-Disc Clutch system to a Single Disc Clutch system on a 1928 Model A/AA Ford YET maintain that 1928 look on the outside of the chassis???
If so, just what is the procedure to do so?
Could it be wrote up to include in this fourm???
Thanks.
Pluck11-10-2018, 11:35 AM -
Anytime you install a new pressure plate or are chasing the cause of clutch chatter, you need to check to be sure all 6 pressure plate fingers are at the correct height and even with each other. I made this simple tool to make the job quick and easy. I just use a bolt and two nuts through a piece of aluminum channel, and lock the bolt head 11/16" from the face of the aluminum channel. If the...01-23-2018, 11:20 AM
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After 60 miles of shake-down drives, I am hearing clutch disc chatter with the trans. in nuetral. When I press the clutch pedal in to the point where the slack is taken up the chatter stops. After driving the car for a few miles the chatter is gone (maybe the grease on the new throw-our bearing thins after warming)?
1. All parts are new
2. Clutch disc was centered
3. Pressure plate...08-26-2018, 07:08 PM -
The inside of the flywheel is the most critical part. If the internal splines are worn to where they have divots from the teeth on the clutch pack rattleing, the clutch will not release well. Also, that flywheel looks from the photo to be the early flywheel with out the releaf for the starter drive, so an early starter would be necessary. The transmission gears look good, so that is a plus, and the...03-01-2018, 07:23 AM -
I bought this rebuilt pressure plate at an auction last year for $10. It has some surface rust on the clutch surface, not alot. How would be the best way to deal with this. Looking at it I am doubtful it would cause much of a problem if it does not get any worse. Thinking just put some ATF on it til I am ready to use it unless someone has a good suggestion to get rid of the rust without messing up...04-21-2018, 11:28 PM
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