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Old 10-27-2022, 10:35 AM   #4
Conaway2
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Default Re: Clutch Help/Guidance

Your car may have the multi-disk clutch since it’s a ‘28. These clutches work very well if the disks are in good shape. New disks for these are not available that I’m aware of; the original ones can be re-faced, however.

You can check to see if your car has this clutch by lifting the upper floorboard and looking at the bell housing inspection plate. If it has no louvers, your car likely has the multi disk clutch. Remove the cover to take a pic or two and post here. Members will quickly be able to tell you what style clutch your car has.

I would not try to ‘burn the clutch in’ - just drive the car and enjoy it for now. Otherwise, you’re creating unnecessary wear.

If the clutch starts to slip, then it will be time to address the issue.

If you do decide to pull the engine to work on the clutch, it’s always a good idea to replace pilot and throw out bearings. Many people have swapped out multi-disk clutches with the newer style single-disk clutch used for most of Model A production. If this is your situation, you’ll need a newer style flywheel, bell housing and pedals and pressure plate.

Good luck !
Jim
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