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Old 02-21-2021, 10:10 AM   #21
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I keep reading about how stiff an 11" clutch is. If that's true there must be something really wrong with the one in my 1/2 ton. That was what it had in it when I got it. I surfaced the flywheel and put a new 11" disc in it and never looked back. I don't find it at all stiff or difficult to use. So there must be something wrong with it or I'm stronger than I think.
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Old 02-21-2021, 12:44 PM   #22
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I like to use the 9 1/2 behind the 8ba engines and the 9" on the 59 and earlier engines. Now there is a problem here with the 9 1/2 and it won't clear rhe 1 3/8 input shaft also it doesn't fit the earner throughout bearing hub abd it must be modified to use the smaller throughout bearing. This is an easy lathe job and alittle brazing. I also like to use the early flywheel with the shoulder removed and re-drilled for the 9 1/2 pressure plate. I never use the early trans only the T-5/t-85 so there isn't any problems there. It takes time and many mistakes to come up with this information, and it comes form dozens of other rodders that also contribute to ALL this information. When your 87, I hope you can pass it along

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Old 02-21-2021, 03:42 PM   #23
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Sorry, I can't really add much about Auburn clutches...there is plenty of info circulating on the 'net. The late, great Rumbleseat raved about them, so I tried one, and I am sold on them. They are the BEST pressure plate in my opinion. Every engine I have built since then is so equipped.
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Old 02-21-2021, 08:19 PM   #24
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The 9 inch Auburn clutch is a very good choice.
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Old 02-21-2021, 08:27 PM   #25
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Are Auburn clutches still available new or do you need to find an old one and get it refurbed?
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Old 02-21-2021, 08:55 PM   #26
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I have seen them listed in a clutch catalogue at my local tractor spare parts department, however, with the exception of one nos I bought on eBay, I've always purchased them in used condition from swap meets etc. Never needed to refurbish them; not much to go wrong! Simply get them balanced along with the rest of the engine and go!
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Old 02-21-2021, 09:06 PM   #27
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I think the company gave up in the late 90's.

They show on Ebay quite often. Some models of John Deere tractors used them.
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Old 02-21-2021, 09:25 PM   #28
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Here is a link below, maybe it will shed some light...???
Eaton will close Auburn clutch factory | Thestar | kpcnews.com








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