Eriedor Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I purchased PGMs uprated clutch fork for dry sumped systems without realising it's designed for systems with the oil tank in the bellhousing where as my oil tower is external so I have a regular bell housing that doesn't fit.Are there any other options? I just fitted an uprated clutch with a much firmer pressure plate and I worry for my forks longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I think the standard Ford clutch arm is pretty much bomb-proof. I wouldn't worry too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Mine (original) on 104k miles now at 20 years old if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Before I fitted the DS system and PGM fork, I had to change the Ford part as it had been made with a very narrow edge where the cable goes through and exhibited a crack. I got a 2nd hand one from ebay but also found some of the Ford Rally parts suppliers had had them remanufactured.check it over - if no cracks just reuse it. Also the locating pin has a bit of screen wash tube pushed over it to stop that bit rattling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Ah ok, that makes me feel better. Mine has no cracks and the locator pin still has it's screen wash tube so shouldn't rattle.Now to research CRB preload! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I think the standard Ford clutch arm is pretty much bomb-proof. I wouldn't worry too much.I agree.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Semi-related question. I just remembered how when installing my new clutch plate I did not clean it with brake/carb cleaner. I just opened the sealed bag and installed with the new clutch plate. Is that likely to be a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 The friction plate?if so, no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Not friction plate, that was brand new too, but I also got a new clutch cover which I didn't clean with a solvent, I just took it from sealed bag and installed. Only just realised after reviewing the rebuild process for snags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Aren't they supplied with a sticky protective coating that you need to wash off with solvent? If it was, it doesn't sound best to have left it on, but I'm not sure how badly it might go! Is the engine back in the car now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I have two new clutches here, we can have a quick look at the pressure plates later and see of either are coated...Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Mine was clean of any sticky residue, however I just read the instructions for Helix plates and it says there is protective material that needs to be cleaned off before installation......s**t!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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