clutch pressure plate problem

[bucket-o-rust]

I'm working with used parts that are in good condition. I have installed two different pressure plates that the fingers collapse and do not return when the throw out bearing presses on them. Once I remove the pressure plate from the fly wheel it returns to normal. Everything else seems to be normal. Need help.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Are you bolting it up WITH the clutch disc??
Bill W.

[bucket-o-rust]

From bucket of rust yes and the clutch plate is nearly new with writing on the face of it.

[Gary WA]

Originally Posted by bucket-o-rust

I'm working with used parts that are in good condition. I have installed two different pressure plates that the fingers collapse and do not return when the throw out bearing presses on them. Once I remove the pressure plate from the fly wheel it returns to normal. Everything else seems to be normal. Need help.

Photos would be helpful?

[Gary WA]

http://www.fordgarage.com/ try this great site and thanks for the supplier of site.

[tbirdtbird]

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"I'm working with used parts that are in good condition."

are you sure

[Tom Wesenberg]

With the pressure plate installed over a good disc the fingers should all be even and 11/16" below the surface. Are you installing it in the car, and then removing it again, or how are you pressing the fingers down?

The shallow side of the disc hub goes against the flywheel.

BTW, as you can see, I like to grease all moving parts.

[700rpm]

Got the disk in the right way? There's a front and back to them.

And for all the trouble involved with this operation, I wouldn't fuss with used parts.