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

[Ian Fisher]

The only two major failures I've encountered or heard
about is the TOB failing and causing finger wear. The
the other is a PP strap breaking and tearing up the
bellhousing. Saw one of those last weekend. :(

I've never seen a worn out disc but I suppose it
happens.

Ian


> 
> 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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