12) Adjust clutch pedal òfree play ó to correct specifications. Throw-out bearing should NOT be tight against clutch fingers. . ó to .5 clearance is recommended, except cable linkage using factory self adjusting quadrant. See factory Ford shop manual for adjustment procedure. 13) Replace Hydraulic Slave cylinder if factory equipped.
The Soft Lok clutch assemblies consist of an adjustable Ford Long style pressure plate, sintered iron disc and flywheel. Steel flywheels are normally used on engines that are under 450hp and typically not
Soft Lok Clutch Instruction . The Soft Lok clutch assemblies consist of an adjustable Ford/Long style pressure plate, sintered iron disc and flywheel. Steel flywheels are normally used on engines that are under 450hp but usually are not heavier than 22 lbs. Engines over 450hp use an aluminum flywheel with a steel insert. Car weight, tire
All McLeod street performance clutches require a Break-In period of 450 500 - miles of street stop and go type of driving before driving at wide open throttle. This mileage is required to properly seat the disc with the pressure plate and
McLeod Clutch Install - How to do it right. (Real info/pics)
2009年6月29日 · With this adjustment, we got .125 thousanths (1/8") of play in the clutch fork. This way the throw out bearing doesn't ride on the pressure plate fingers. After pulling the tranny 5 times to get this right.
7) Use clutch alignment tool to insure disc and cover are properly aligned with pilot bearing. 8) If using an aftermarket scatter shi eld/bell housing, checking center hole run -out is highly recommended.
Help! McLeod Hydraulic Clutch Pedal Adjustment
2023年3月11日 · My McLeod setup (MC) is on a custom-made pedal assembly (not in my Camaro) and I have a pedal stop. It is the alan head bolt about in the middle of clutch pedal arm (pic) which I can adjust in/out. Also I have, and assume you do to, an adjustable MC rod which can adjust the stroke length of MC.
McLeod Clutch Install-How to do it right
2009年6月29日 · People think a clutch pedal should be adjusted to where it's "comfortable to them" when they should be adjusting (and setting up the pivot) so that you have enough freeplay that the TOB isn't riding the PP fingers.
It is very important you follow proper installation procedures during clutch replacement; while second most important is proper adjustment. If you have a two-piece bell housing, throw out bearing adjustment is simple: just look into the bell housing and adjust the T.O. Bearing off the pressure plate fingers ¼ inch (.250”).
Running a Soft Lok/slipper clutch | Yellow Bullet Forums
2010年12月26日 · I'm running a McLeod soft lock clutch in My Nova. 1000 hp blown alcohol setup-works great. The disk in it now has lasted 2 seasons. I also have a friend with an early Nova (450hp approx.) with a Soft Lock that is mostly street driven. He uses the same clutch pressure on the street, as well as the track.