Who is running a hydraulic throwout bearing and what type works well with the ZF???
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Scott,
I'm using a McLeod 1400 Series kit that's made specifically for the ZF. I bought it from PPC. My understanding is, McLeod has updated the seal design a few times over the years and they are now very reliable. I'm using a 5/8" clutch M/C, as per Dennis Quella's recommendation, which gives me a light pedal and lots of clutch release. Also, I'm not sure it matters but my pressure plate is a McLeod diaphragm.
Dave
I'm using a McLeod 1400 Series kit that's made specifically for the ZF. I bought it from PPC. My understanding is, McLeod has updated the seal design a few times over the years and they are now very reliable. I'm using a 5/8" clutch M/C, as per Dennis Quella's recommendation, which gives me a light pedal and lots of clutch release. Also, I'm not sure it matters but my pressure plate is a McLeod diaphragm.
Dave
Thanks David,
Do you know how much travel it is capable of?
That sounds like it may be the way to go. I will check it out on their website. Thanks for the info!
Scott
Do you know how much travel it is capable of?
That sounds like it may be the way to go. I will check it out on their website. Thanks for the info!
Scott
Scott,
I believe the max. travel is .700".
Dave
I believe the max. travel is .700".
Dave
Scott,
Email sent.
Ron
Email sent.
Ron
Scott,
You might also want to speak with Jack DeRyke. He installed a Tilton hydraulic t/o brg. in his Pantera many years ago.
You might also want to speak with Jack DeRyke. He installed a Tilton hydraulic t/o brg. in his Pantera many years ago.
quote:There's this.
Take note of the auction's little caveat -
..Custom installation required..
Translation: You're on your own trying to get this to fit and correctly function.
If that sounds like you, go for it!
If not, contact Dennis Quella. He used to do them regularly, not so much now. But he knows what is needed and likely can still provide it.
OK so how does one contact Dennis Quella?
What shop is he affiliated with?
What shop is he affiliated with?
Pantera Performance, Castle Rock, Colorado. 303-660-9897.
Before anyone buys the hydraulic t/o bearing listed in the eBay ad mentioned above (or from Summit, Jeg's or direct from McLeod), be warned, what McLeod sells as a hydraulic T/O bearing kit for a ZF transaxle is not a direct bolt-in kit at all. Be prepared to do some head scratching and subsequent fabrication to make it fit. McLeod won't be any help if you get stuck. If you want a bolt-in kit for your Pantera or GT40, the only source I know of is Dennis Quella at Pantera Performance Center in Colorado.
Unfortunately, what McLeod sells as a kit for a ZF is only referred to as such because that's what Dennis buys from them as the basis for PPC's kit. They really have no idea what modifications Dennis makes, or parts he includes, in order for the unit to bolt into a ZF.
Be warned!
Unfortunately, what McLeod sells as a kit for a ZF is only referred to as such because that's what Dennis buys from them as the basis for PPC's kit. They really have no idea what modifications Dennis makes, or parts he includes, in order for the unit to bolt into a ZF.
Be warned!