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Ben,

That's an easy answer!!!

Ford!

Same pressure plate as used in a bazillion Mustangs, Cougars, Fairlanes, Comets, and probably a few Galaxies too!

I forget what the exact part number is, but it is listed in the Goose parts book and can still be purchased from Ford in a rebuilt form, and also from auto parts stores...

It is a 10.5" pressure plate, but for some reason, DeT chose to run a 10" disc... I think I upgraded mine back to a 10.5 with dual Kevlar friction surfaces. After 6-7 years and at least 20K miles, the disc and surfaces look like new. A worthwhile upgrade!

But, back to your point about pedal pressure....with the stock Ford 3 pronged PP, you will still have crazy heavy pedal pressure.

You are correct about having to change the flywheel to one with a more modern bolt pattern to fit the diaphragm pressure plate. You could also have the flywheel redrilled for the new pattern. Plenty of meat to do that and not require a new flywheel. All depends on how good or bad your original is...and how cheap your machinist works!

Somewhere in my records/notes/emails, I think Denis had sent me numbers of what he purchased....but it may have been for the McLeod version.... Will have to dig and see what I can find.....

Steve