Re: Multiple disk dry clutch

Posted by Bob Carabbio on March 30, 1997 at 21:00:43

In Reply to: Multiple disk dry clutch
posted by Rob Kane on March 30, 1997 at 06:26:41

My first "A" was a '28 with the multiple disk clutch. I drove it that way for a while before doing work on the car.The only thing I noticed about the multiple disk unit was that it tended to drag more when released that the normal clutch did. This made shifting more of an acquired art.My understanding is that, while they weren't a troublesome clutch, they did tend to warp disks if the clutch was slipped excessively.The reason that Henry changed was probably more economic than technical.
Obviously if you're going for a contest winner, you're going to have to restore to stock condition,and the matching numbers are probably a plus.For a driver, the single disk unit is a better idea, and you can't drive a contest winner, and keep it a contest winner for long (and hold down a steady job besides).
What you need is a flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate assembly, transmission pilot shaft, Transmission main bearing retainer(that the throwout rides on), Throwout bearing assembly and a Bell housing with pedal assemblies (since the shafts are different) and throwout shaft and fork.
The last thing you need in a driver is a cracked block.If you're going to use the car, then put in the best motor that you can afford, and keep the old motor (and the multiple disk parts)for the purists whenever you sell. It takes about a day and a half to do a complete drive train switch (less if the other club members help).

Follow Ups:
Re: Multiple disk dry clutch Bob Carabbio March 31, 1997 at 16:57:32(4)
Re: Multiple disk dry clutch Rob March 31, 1997 at 21:31:37(3)
Re: Multiple disk dry clutch Linda Slabotsky April 25, 1997 at 22:53:18(1)
Re: Multiple disk dry clutch Stanley Pickard October 06, 1997 at 19:50:44(0)
Re: Multiple disk dry clutch Bob Carabbio March 31, 1997 at 22:13:58(0)
Re: Multiple disk dry clutch Scott March 31, 1997 at 00:42:36(0)

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