[6pack] Clutch Pressure Plate

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

Steve---The Borg&Beck pressure plate might have the letters "AP" stamped on it. Or maybe a Blue dot of paint. As I have said in past posts, I had no problems using the B&B plate and disc with the Gunst bearing. (No "whistle" from the cranked fingers, as Mr. Gunst feared).

The disc plate lining is around .060 thick when new. If it is less than half of this, when measured down to the rivets, then it would be prudent to replace it at this time. They're relatively cheap.

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Kirsis
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:35 AM
To: 6pack
Subject: [6pack] Clutch Pressure Plate

Hi gang, I'm in the process of switching my Pimento '75 to a J type overdrive.
Yesterday I removed the non OD transmission and am trying to decide if it
would be worth replacing the pressure and drive plate on the clutch ( the
removed non OD transmission was working perfectly with very smooth action). I
am going to use the Gunst throw out system as I installed it in my '70 Damson
conversion and love it. Gunst does not recommend use with a Borg and Beck
pressure plate. Since I did not install the original tranny, how can I tell if
I now have a B&B? The plate looks new with no wear from the removed RHP
bearing. I am assuming the drive plate is also in good shape. Should I spend
the extra bucks on the LUK set-up as I do-not want to redue this job. Any
suggestions? Thanks, Steve Kirsis.
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