RE: Centerforce Clutch problem

[Dave Walters <whdavid@xxxxxxxxx>]

Brian Schlump wrote:
> 
> Currently I'm running a Centerforce dual friction clutch in my 
> Belvedere.  It has about 15,000 miles on it, and even though it's 
> adjusted properly, it doesn't release right.  I pulled the inspection 
> cover and I noticed that the fingers aren't sitting at an equal height 
> in the pressure plate and they don't all contact the throw-out bearing.  
> 
> I don't race the car, I just drive it to cruise-ins, car shows, and 
> occasional trips, so I'm confused about the problem.   I'm going to pull 
> 
> the tranny and replace the clutch this winter.  I like the light foot 
> pressure of the Centerforce diaphram clutch for street driving vs. the 3 
> 
> finger type from Hayes and others.  I'm looking at the Centerforce 
> street / Strip II as a replacement, but I'd like to know why this one 
> failed before I spend the money for a new one.  BTW... before I 
> installed this clutch I had the flywheel surfaced.  The tranny input 
> shaft collar was in excellent shape, the input shaft was repaired by 
> Passon Performance, and I used a new throw-out bearing and a new pilot 
> bushing.  I also used a dial indicator to check for concentricity of the 
> 
> crank to the bellhousing, and it was in spec. Any advice would be 
> appreciated...Brian
> 
>  
> '64 Belvedere
> Davenport, Iowa
> 
> "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little 
> extra."

I'm also running that set up.I can't help with your problem other than 
to suggest calling Wayne Brewer if you don't get an answer here.Unless 
your shifts are notchy or hanging up,I don't think it's a bearing or 
concentricity issue.

Out of curiosity,did you remover the over center spring? Not that it's 
causing your problem.

  Dave Walters
  Denver, Co.

  


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