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08-27-2015, 06:28 PM | #21 |
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Re: Stock crankshaft/V/8 clutch
Kevin in NJ makes some very cogent points about the inherent balance of the Model A engine when it was new. I am currently assembling an engine and will remind myself why I am bothering to balance the rods and pistons to within a gram of each other. I recall reading a Ford advertisement from the Model A era that claimed that the heavy flywheel was balanced to "within the weight of a dime", which is pretty darn good.
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08-27-2015, 06:29 PM | #22 | |
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08-27-2015, 07:48 PM | #23 |
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Re: Stock crankshaft/V/8 clutch
forever4,
You are correct, should have checked before posting, I meant to put 65 pounds instead of 55. Thanks for noting the error, Ron |
08-27-2015, 08:02 PM | #24 |
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As Kevin in NJ notes there are two types of pressure plates. The Bratton's catalog pictures the flyweight type(the "Long" plate), but the one I got from them was the non-flyweight so-called tractor type. It lasted about 3 years.
The problem with the tractor type is that the pivot pins are held on with cir-clips, and in my case a cir-clip came off while on the road, could not shift, had to be towed home. The "Long" pressure plates I have seen, and now have, have the pivot pins positively secured with cotter pins. Much less likely to come loose or fly off. Actually, I have not noticed any difference between the two in the pressure needed to disengage. |
08-27-2015, 08:12 PM | #25 |
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Re: Stock crankshaft/V/8 clutch
Picked up a V8 pressure plate at an auction earlier for $9. It is the one with the flyweights and still has the rebuild tag on it. Bolt in ready. Now to get a flywheel machined. Rod
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08-27-2015, 08:55 PM | #26 |
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08-27-2015, 08:57 PM | #27 |
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Re: Stock crankshaft/V/8 clutch
PC you wouldn't by chance have a yellow speedster would you?
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08-27-2015, 11:02 PM | #28 |
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Do ya think?
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08-27-2015, 11:07 PM | #29 |
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Marc: I have the yellow speedster, and I do not think you could drill the tractor model pins for a cotter pin or replace it with home tools. You would have to take it apart, and I do not have any idea if the parts are interchangeable.
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08-28-2015, 12:04 AM | #30 |
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There are new V-8 clutches available from Speedway.
I have gotten two 9" auto pressure plates from Vern Tardel. Capital Clutch can rebuild them if necessary. A's Always Dave |
08-28-2015, 02:03 PM | #31 | |
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Here's a diaphragm pressure plate on my current project B engine. Some experts here have commented on the positives of using such equipment. I also know of members who run them now, and they have good things to report from their use. So, I'm also expecting good useage ! I think that a number of different makes/models can be utilized. Don't forget to have unit balanced. Last edited by hardtimes; 08-28-2015 at 02:04 PM. Reason: ............ |
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08-28-2015, 02:07 PM | #32 |
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Re: Stock crankshaft/V/8 clutch
This is the one I have:
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Okay,....what does the PP fit? Throw out bearing? You fellas have part numbers? Thanks, Dudley |
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08-28-2015, 02:46 PM | #34 | |
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It fits my Model A (& a ton of other vehicles, just google the PN) TO bearing is std Model A with a modified carrier
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How is it that 'hovering' over your pic reveals/shows mfg/pn (it worked !) . I've been hovering over my own pic for several hours now...no such results ! BTW....you may want to explain to dj regarding 'modified carrier'..? |
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08-29-2015, 01:14 PM | #36 |
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Thank you..........
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08-29-2015, 01:23 PM | #37 |
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08-29-2015, 03:22 PM | #38 |
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Thanks Carl..
I was thinking about using the E-28 bellhousing(for my car), and modifying the t/o fork. |
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