Re: in the clutches of umm no clutch

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 16 Mar 2005, Jim Blair wrote:

> A: My '66 Fairlane with 289 and T150 had a 10 inch disc with 10 splines.
> Measure the thickness and offset of the discs to see if there is a
> difference. Otherwise I can't see any problem with it. Maybe a Jeep 304 with
> 3 speed used the same disc?

Thanks for the non-AMC tip. The problem is that no one has *any*
amc clutch parts in stock, so everything is a special order, so I
can't do side-by-side measurements.

However, at Andrew's suggestion I'll cross-reference the disk for
a 360 car vs the Fairlane and see if any numbers are in common.
That will give me a big leg up.

I do have that 9" setup, so if that disk fits the trans shaft
(moving iron parts around the yard, post-construction) I'll have a
depth/height measurement.





> From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> To: AMC List <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: in the clutches of umm no clutch
> Message-ID: <20050315221356.E1494@localhost>
>
> Well, I'm not gone, if forgotten! I've been incredibly busy. I
> just switched from full time to part time from my long-commute
> job, and will do some consulting that I'll do from home, so I am
> just starting to work on the Hornet again. Finally stopped raining
> too (no garage, car is outside under plastic).  I've also been
> working on another project, restoring a 25-year-old minicomputer,
> http://wps.com/NOVA4.
>
> Anyways.
>
> I've been having no luck finding a 10" clutch. I've got a 1982 258
> six, a T150 trans. The driven shaft is 1-1/16" diam, 10 splines.
> There are plenty of 9" - 9.5" clutches for this combo, but no 10"
> clutches listed. The motor has a hot cam, claimed 275hp, probably
> closer to 250 to 225. The bigger clutch seems like a good idea,
> though probably not required. Street car, not racing.
>
> There's rumors of Ford application parts, but unless someone can
> vouch for it having *done it* personally, I'm sticking with
> AMC-listed parts.
>
> I don't have an old 10" to match up. I don't have access to enough
> books to do better cross-listing, and though stores have been
> helpful, nothing comes up without knowing what to look for.
>
> I'm also seeing $200 - $220 for pressure plate, disk, throwout
> bearing.
>
>
>
> I do have a nearly-new, used 9" clutch that I may use. It's new
> enough that the inked "MADE IN USA" or whatever on the friction
> face is perfectly readable -- essentially no wear. Polish marks
> clearly visible on the pressure plate.
>
> With this used-bird in hand, and $200 for a plain old 9" clutch,
> I'm leaning toward using what I've got.
>
>
> Suggesions? Opinions? Condolences?
>
>
> Jim Blair, Seattle, WA '84 J10 Black Jack (getting lifted and stroked!), '73
> J4000 304/TH400/QT tow truck http://www.virtualjeep.com
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