[Shotimes] Josh's Old Clutch vs. New Clutch ...discussion/opinion request...(which means -- long!!)

[Dave Pillsbury]

Yeah the disk on my 90 wore out to the point it was slipping. What 
usually happens to SHO clutches is one of two things the disk wears out 
or the TOB eats the Pressure plate strap! Rarely does a PP come apart or 
a disk blow up. Well not until your pushing some serious power and that 
kinda power is not going to happen with the SHO.
Dave

Leigh Smith wrote:

>Put in the spare clutch since you have one. (Less out of pocket $ now). Get
>some one to help you for no $ expenditure. New stock type clutches will
>continue to be available from the aftermarket for some time. For your use,
>go with a stock replacement. You don't need heavier duty springs or discs,
>or throwout bearings for commuting. A stock clutch could easily last 100k +
>miles with that kind of use. And final failure could be from any number of
>factors, mostly luck of the draw, and I don't see how the upgraded clutch
>features really help with longevity in a less-than-severe use environment.
>..
>FWIW my stock 89 small 9 in clutch lasted 200k with that kind of useage. I
>never changed it since it had the 1st factory clutch recall done at 60k, but
>it retained the small clutch, albeit an upgraded one from Ford.
>Lee
>..
>PS: Since Josh's new PP design includes stronger straps, I would put one of
>those on the black car, not Lowrider. I'll guess and say your disc probably
>still has enough material on it to last another 6000 miles, if you want to
>re-use it. Ever heard of a disc wearing-out on a SHO? Thought not. You could
>measure thickness when you take it out. But I wouldn't take a chance on a
>TOB. (Had one die a week later once.)
>..
>Puck discs are intended for severe duty environment. In general, they often
>chatter, and can be grabby vs a stock disc since they have no marcel spring.
>And if a stock disc is tough enough for your use, why risk it?
>
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