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The throw out bearing #16525 is adjustable by removing two shims. You can remove one or both to alter the measurment. Removing both reduces the length by .400" which is reported by Mark Savage after measuring the spacers that were removed.

Larry Stock has emailed me that Mcleod had told him that this is not a recommended pressure plate for the Pantera but two other members report using it with success. They also related that the recommendation came from Mcleod.

I was told that Dennis Quella sells a stock replacement diaphragm setup and I confirmed this with Becky. They also say that you need to use an adjustable throw out bearing which costs the same as the Mcleod unit #16525. Conicidence? Becky names their parts as Mcleod units but I have not confirmed that the part numbers are the same.

I will likely take a chance and purchase the diaphragm pressure plate and machine my spare bearing carrier for the clearance. I'll post my findings whenever I get to it. If anyone tries it first, let me know your findings.