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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Clutch pack installation
« on: July 25, 2014, 02:12:47 PM »
Getting prepped to install a new RAM powergrip clutch pack and have a few questions.
I found a site that recomends specs to hold.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/classic-talk/139928-tko-shift-problems.html

1/4" gap between the face of the bearing and the fingers on the pressure plate when the pedal is at the rest position AND .020  Air gap  simply, the distance between the disc surface and the flywheel surface when the pedal is pushed to the floor.

I'm trying to figure out how to measure the gap at bearing?  ANY suggestions for setting this up. 

thanks
Kevin




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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 14, 2014, 10:09:49 AM »
The flywheel was a new Billet steel FE flywheel when we installed the TKO.  Picture may look worse than actually is.  I know how important this is, so will take precausions.  We plan on hitting it with a DA sander to clean up what little metal on metal there is ( only one area ) also plan on taking a straight edge and checking to make sure its not warped.


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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 14, 2014, 06:24:06 AM »
Got Brent working on it now and yes it was a bronze bushing.  Is it more for alingment that anything else?  Wondering how a roller bearing will help? I'm cutting my teeth on manuals, so forgive the uneducated questions.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 13, 2014, 08:04:44 PM »
Pilot bearing dropped out when I removed the clutch pack.  Hopping this is a good thing?  Didn't look damaged but will double check.

Looking at packages on Summit, Not sure what package I need to replace if the dealer can't get to me ASAP? Do I just measure the diameter of the shaft , count splines and measure diameter of flywheel to determine the correct kit?

Anything else you can mention I may need will be helpful, If I have the slightest chance to make this race I REALLY want to and at the same time do not want to have and drop this TKO anytime soon again.



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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 13, 2014, 05:20:52 PM »
and some more

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FE Technical Forum / more pictures
« on: July 13, 2014, 05:19:41 PM »
first attempt went fine so here is some more

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FE Technical Forum / Pictures of Damage
« on: July 13, 2014, 05:11:40 PM »
first attempt at posting a picture so hope the quality is there

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 13, 2014, 08:20:39 AM »
Thanks Doug and everyone,

I must have been mislead thinking I could start in second. Lesson learned....I'm just hoping the flywheel will be usable  >:(

The car is still coming together as this will be its second full season on the road from a frame off restoration.  Its not a track car, only plan on taking it to the drag strip 2-3 times a year for Nostalgic races.  My wife says I'm hard on stuff and hope some day to build a 445c.i. to finish the project. Currently just have a stock 390 block and valvetrain, mild 262XE cam, RPM Perf. intake and Edel. carb, 2 1/2" headers usual bolt on stuff.

Thanks Kevin


Quote from: cjshaker on July 12, 2014, 10:21:47 PM
RAM makes good stuff, but did you have their "stock" style clutch? If so, it would have a very limited life for any racing. And starting a burnout in 2nd will kill just about any clutch. Coupled together, a stock style clutch would last about.....oh, zero times.

You could get rid of the momentary switch and add a constant "on" switch for the burnout. That would make it hands free until your done. Just don't forget to toggle it back off :)

And if you fried the clutch, the flywheel is likely to be burnt also. If it's discolored from heat, it's junk. It only takes once....and just a couple seconds at that. Been there, done that ::)

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FE Technical Forum / Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 12, 2014, 09:48:27 PM »
Getting geared up for the only week I take my 63 Galaxie to the Drag Strip, Byron IL Melt Down Drags, Nostalgic pre 66 cars.  This year I have the opportunity to run slicks so I put on a line lock some time back and thought I should brush up on my burn out.  So figuring out I can't hold the stupid button in and shift into second, I started trying to start out in second so I don't have to shift.  Long story short I burnt up my clutch disc.  Nice burn smell and lost ability to shift into gear.  Got car off road and found what I would call fiber strands of material and then they were coming out of clutch fork opening.

Can't say I have more than 2-3k miles on this setup. Not sure if we set up clutch incorrectly, but will say I had the assistance of my neighbor who has 15+yrs working as an mechanic and has many certifications ( Senior Master Mechanic last I knew) , we are all human so it could be on us.  TKO 600 with RAM components.

Getting ready to drop tranny tomorrow and see how much damage. Figure I should just replace disc,plate and even pilot bearing?

Should I stay with RAM or try another brand?

Thanks
Kevin

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