I did a lot of research on this subject way back when and I couldn’t find a reverse mount that would fit in the tunnel that used the 7.25”. I used the Tilton Low Ground Clearance “package” and have had no problems. It puts the starter closer to the pan rail but it does fit nicely. I don’t know if Tilton still makes the LGC for the small block Ford. You might call them and ask. They have very good tech help. Here is a similar setup for a chevy:
http://www.tiltonracing.com/content....st2&id=232&m=d
Here’s a used setup for Ford that uses a Quartermaster belhousing, also very good:
http://www.gt1da.com/board/index.php?showtopic=2810
Quartermaster is another source:
http://www.racingclutches.com/index.phtml
I had to modify my input shaft / splines and shaft length to chevy specs in order to use chevy 7.25” discs. That’s the only way I could make it work with a Tilton-Ford belhousing and the TKO. The clutch works great as Richard will agree. He drove the car at Fernley Raceway.
Running this style clutch takes some finesse and if you can learn how to treat a triple or dual disc setup, it works just fine. They do have their advantages but they require finessing. My clutch has 4k miles on it and it feel just the way it did when it was brand new. But, I could also burn it up in one day if I abused it too. If you’re going to use the car on the street and/or track, just make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into.
To run a setup like this, you will need to make some changes. You will have to neutral balance your rotating assembly as the small flywheels are zero-balanced. You will have to run a zero-balanced damper. You will have to use a pedal stop on the clutch pedal as the diaphragm travel is critical: .060” to .090” is all it takes. Which means, your pedal travel is about 1/4” to 3/8” between engaged and disengaged.
I could go on for a while on this topic but this should get you started.
Good luck, John
Oh, one more thing, Mike Forte at Forte's Part Connection is familiar with these setups for Fords too:
http://www.fortesparts.com/
