quote:Originally posted by JFB #05177:
But why are the few FACTS about a Pantera clutch requirements on a top seceret bases?
when I say FACTS, having a "special" Marcel or a changed geometry fingers statements my be TRUETHs, but a measureable parameter is needed.
I don't think this is limited to the Pantera as my google searches for such information produces many hits for other vehiclies where the forums are going thru similair problems.
You Know, not providing measurable values is not unique to car entuistist as I recall the same when I was working
Why indeed?
I think part of the issue is cost. My CF was $800 from Hall at the time.
A clutch that looked right but fit a Mustang was $290.
So many of the clutch parts are mixed and matched.
You could have a different thickness throwout bearing. It could be the thickness of the pressure plate. It could be a difference in the assembly height of the springs in the pressure plate.
I think also that on the engineering side of producing a special clutch just for the Pantera there is a presumption that the car has a "normal" adjustment procedure.
I will also say that there is quite a use of Chevy clutches in Mustangs. I bought an 11" fine spline from Summit for under $200.
It was for use with my Doug Nash, aka, Richmond 5 speed, which at the time had no clutch specifically built for it.
I needed to redrill the flywheel for the different pressure plate mounting pattern.
That transmission used a Chevy fine spline disc with a Ford length and nose.
Fortunately the assembly had no issue with enough assembly height to get the needed clearances.
The Pantera ZF bell is not the case. It really is the culprit here causing these issues. It's too small.
Maybe one of the aftermarket bells would help?
Ask Comp2. He's got one.