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01-27-2024, 12:38 PM | #1 |
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where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
Has anyone bought a good quality 10" pressure plate and clutch disc? The one I pulled out of my truck is cheap, worn out and foreign made. I don't have a core so send to the rebuilder.
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01-27-2024, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I've had the best luck here. Top quality and great service.
Fort Wayne Clutch https://fortwayneclutch.com/ |
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01-27-2024, 03:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I have sending my customers to Fort Wayne Clutch but have been exploring pressure plates from McCloud. They are more money but high quality.
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01-27-2024, 03:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
Fort Wayne Clutch
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01-27-2024, 04:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I'm curious all those recommending Fort Wayne have bought from them recently. I don't know and I'm only going off of internet chatter, but I understand they mainly sell off shore made products and not US made stuff at this time.
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01-27-2024, 04:41 PM | #6 |
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01-27-2024, 04:47 PM | #7 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
Kube: Whose your recommendation for a Long 3 finger PP supplier now?
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01-27-2024, 05:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
The clutch I just removed is 3 finger Long style but without the adjusting bolts on the fingers. I was surprised to see that because the truck sat for years in a barn, and the PP has heat cracks and the disc is down to the rivets on both sides, and that happened before it got put away.
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01-27-2024, 05:56 PM | #9 | |
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I found a place through advice here on the barn that rebuilds them. I'd had a few done. Quick, quite reasonable and great workmanship. Kinda like Ft. Wayne used to be.
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01-27-2024, 06:02 PM | #10 | |
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These folks were great! They rebuilt the last one I'd sent and had it back on my porch the very same week. https://kyclutch.com/
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01-27-2024, 06:15 PM | #11 | |
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What a shame. Fort Wayne was the first place most of us went to. Sad, but glad to hear there is someone else out there doing great work. |
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01-27-2024, 06:24 PM | #12 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
This guy, "the clutch doctor" in MN rebuilds your parts too, but not sure if he has any cores for sale. Perhaps call him up. Been around for many years, I had him do my 30 Packard disk and pp years ago.
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01-27-2024, 08:11 PM | #13 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
The problem with the above companies is most of my customers don't have a core so rebuilds may be a problem? When I started in the 90's I used Lincoln Clutch And Brake and for years they sold excellent rebuilds but also new ones built by a company in Tenn. When I first started with Fort Wayne they were selling a good product but several years ago that changed as per Kube.
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01-27-2024, 09:38 PM | #14 |
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01-27-2024, 10:39 PM | #15 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
In an actual conversation with Fort Wayne Clutch several years ago. I was informed that the only clutches they supplied for the later flatheads (8BA's, etc.) were Chinese imports (they wouldn't even take my Genuine Ford clutch as a core return). At that time, they were still rebuilding the earlier clutches, although I believe the writing was on the wall. Anyone considering a clutch from them would be well advised to do their homework. As blanket advice, those of you making recommendations for anything they have not had direct experience within the recent past should be careful.
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01-28-2024, 12:16 PM | #16 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
Thanks for the help. I'll give kyclutch.com a call.
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01-28-2024, 06:56 PM | #17 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I would go with whatever Mac VanPelt sells. Never had a problem with anything that I purchased from him. As always JMO
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01-28-2024, 07:24 PM | #18 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I also support Mac. Quality products and excellent service. Bought two complete clutches from Van Pelt.
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01-28-2024, 07:59 PM | #19 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I always forget the Mac sells other parts.
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01-28-2024, 08:03 PM | #20 |
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Re: where to buy a quality 10" clutch?
I am confident you'll be pleased with them.
These days, I'd be apprehensive to purchase a reproduction clutch kit. Too much work involved to do it twice.
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