Re: Clutch Purchase Help

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: jim williams <sportsix63@xxxxxxxxx>
" 
" I have a 401 Javelin that needs its original clutch
" replaced. Now that I'm getting up in years with a not
" so good back. What would you recommend for a
" replacement clutch? Its the power to push the clutch
" that I'm worried about. I need a very light load. The
" car is street diven only. 
" Thanks

for a start, if you have a b&b type pressure plate, get a diaphragm
type.  they have a much flatter 'spring curve', so they can generate
the required clamping force with less pedal effort.  they can handle
more disc wear without slipping too.

also, the larger the clutch, the less pressure it'll need.  an 11"
would be more desireable than a 10.5", and if you can find [and fit] a
jeep-ish 12" that would need even less pressure to carry the hp.
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