RE: clutch type

[Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't want to dampen Merwin's enthusiasm, 4 speeds are a blast.  If I were
going to use one in a driver, I'd make sure the tires act as a "fuse" and
take the load off the drivetrain.  If you sidestep the clutch, let it spin a
little.

Big difference in torque between a 426 wedge and a 289.

Pushbutton Steve :P 

-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Gallimore [mailto:dongallimore@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:54 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: clutch type


I was thinking about that breakage when I wrote the response.  Probably
spent $5,000 on fixing destroyed drivetrain stuff.   Then I got a good Dana
60 and I was still having starting line launch issues.  Now I run a TF and
go end to end every pass down the track.

I used a 10 1/2 inch unit. 

  Don




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From: Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 2:31:19 PM
Subject: RE: clutch type


Yeah, and then he broke every part on the car except the glove box door.  :P

4 speeds = fun to cruise but hard on parts.

AFAIK there are two varieties of clutch (Don will know more about this), the
10 1/2" and the 11".  Seems like the 10 1/2" had an aluminum bellhousing
while the 11 was iron?  As long as you keep everything matched I think
you're good.  IIRC (kids are rubbing off on me) not all crankshafts are
machined for throw-out bearings - Don, can you verify?

SC 

-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Gallimore [mailto:dongallimore@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 1:54 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: clutch type


I used the Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch in my 440 powered '65 Belvedere.
Held up very well and leg effort was not bad at all.

  Akron Don




________________________________
From: Merwin Wrisley <vulcan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 1:40:27 PM
Subject: clutch type



    Having never changed a clutch in a Mopar (plenty of experience in mid
60's Mustangs, though). Is there a choice in pressure plates, either Beck,
Long, G.M.style, and what would you recommend for my '65 383, (soon to be a
wedge 426) Coronet ? Also, will I need a different
flywheel for the '26? I'm wondering about a balance issue.  Merwin


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