Re: Centerforce Clutch problem

[john althaus <althausjbl@xxxxxxx>]

I replaced the B & B style pp after I found a tear in the firewall where the clutch & brake bracket bolts through it. We ditched the B & B do to reduce excessive pressure on the firewall, (didn't want to build all the interior bracing I have seen) and went with the CF set up. Found, with Brewers help, that not only did I have the wrong fork, but also the wrong pivot location in the scatter shield. All this being changed, OC spring removed and I have a easy to drive Hemi Mopar. Still putting easy time on the car and haven't tried a hard launch yet, but have hung a few hard shifts and it seems to lock up just fine.? Cut the spring, buy a quality diaphragm and you'll have a great driver. I think, based on discussions with old racers if you leave the OC spring in and run a diaphragm clutch, you may find the pedal stuck to the floor at a high RPM shift! -- Just my 2 cents

John Althaus
64 Savoy Hemi


-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Walters <whdavid@xxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 6:59 pm
Subject: RE: Centerforce Clutch problem





ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I spent $49 from Brewers to REPLACE the missing overcenter spring in my 
> Polara, but the pedal still rests about 2" lower than the brake. Why do 
> you guys remove the spring? I am also interested in this post because 
> I'm replacing my Zoom clutch this winter and haven't decided which way 
> to go yet. My clutch only has 1500 miles on it, but I can spin the 
> clutch out slamming 2nd gear. I can launch in 2nd burning the tires, but 
> 
> it won't hold if I shift it hard. I think it's because Zoom clutches are 
> 
> junk. What do you guys recommend for a 64 Polara, 426, with 3:91 gears 
> and 28" tall tires?

I don't have enough time behind this CF set up to recommend it either 
way.But,I'd wouldn't rule out a Mcleod set up.The OC spring is removed 
per CFs insruction sheet.Or,you can keep the OC spring and use an extra 
heavy fork return spring.The OC spring,generally,is retained for the B&B 
set up and removed for a diaphragm clutch.

How much clutch pedal play is there before resistence? You may have the 
wrong fork.


  Dave Walters
  Denver, Co.

  


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