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FRANK PKNY · 09-03-2011, 11:04 AM

I rebuilt my engine and transmission over the winter. I used kevlar bands and the turbo 400 clutch set up. installed using the ford book specks. The problem is that when I go to high gear the pedal comes way back tward the driver more so than with the ford clutch set up. What am I missing? I have used watts clutch discs before and not seen this problem.

redmodelt · 09-03-2011, 11:19 AM

When you put together the clutch disk stack did you check the height? It should be 1 1/8 inches. The spring measurement is 100 to 115 lbs at 2 inches compression. Your fingers may be set too high. I have a used set of turbo 400 disk in mine and set the fingers to 13/16 inches measured from the face of the driving plate to the collar.
Here is some more reading;
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1204673019

FRANK PKNY · 09-03-2011, 11:47 AM

Thanks Red I'm going to adjust the bands this afternoon and will also adjust the arms and link . The link right now has a bit to much play in it. Frank

FRANK PKNY · 09-03-2011, 11:47 AM

FRANK PKNY · 09-03-2011, 11:49 AM

I put in the spacers and the disk pack as recomended by the supplier. Did not measure it , but was very carefull to follow the instructions.

FRANK PKNY · 09-06-2011, 02:44 PM

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Adjusted things over the weekend. Raining all weekend and still today. Wish I could get out and test drive.

09-03-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	clutch question I rebuilt my engine and transmission over the winter. I used kevlar bands and the turbo 400 clutch set up. installed using the ford book specks. The problem is that when I go to high gear the pedal comes way back tward the driver more so than with the ford clutch set up. What am I missing? I have used watts clutch discs before and not seen this problem. __________________ [email protected] Last edited by FRANK PKNY; 09-03-2011 at 11:13 AM. Reason: add photo's

09-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: clutch question When you put together the clutch disk stack did you check the height? It should be 1 1/8 inches. The spring measurement is 100 to 115 lbs at 2 inches compression. Your fingers may be set too high. I have a used set of turbo 400 disk in mine and set the fingers to 13/16 inches measured from the face of the driving plate to the collar. Here is some more reading; http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1204673019

09-03-2011, 11:47 AM	#3
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: clutch question Thanks Red I'm going to adjust the bands this afternoon and will also adjust the arms and link . The link right now has a bit to much play in it. Frank __________________ [email protected]

09-03-2011, 11:47 AM	#4
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: clutch question __________________ [email protected]

09-03-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: clutch question I put in the spacers and the disk pack as recomended by the supplier. Did not measure it , but was very carefull to follow the instructions. __________________ [email protected]

09-06-2011, 02:44 PM	#6
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: clutch question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Adjusted things over the weekend. Raining all weekend and still today. Wish I could get out and test drive. __________________ [email protected]