11-15-2004, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Home built, supercharged 544cu/in automatic
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Tony - what you are describing happened to me once a long time ago on a hot rod I built. Turned out that I got oil or brake fluid on the clutch disk, causing it to stick with the engine running, when it gets warm. I'm with Rick Lake on this one too. I think you are trying to put too much clutch into your car.
My choice would be a 12- bolt Borg & Beck "pro" 3- finger pressure plate, about 3000 lbs rated. One of the many advantages of a Borg & Beck pressure plate is it doesn't need as much throwout bearing travel to actuate the pressure plate, like in the other camps. Fact is, most likely you will have to put a peddle stop in to keep the T.O. bearing from going too far, and bending a finger, giving you clutch chatter.
A 12- bolt pressure plate is MUCH more stable than the common 6-bolt pressure plate. Less heat, greater wear on the disc, and lb. per lb. in the ratings between the two, the 12-bolt will hold better when the ratings are the same. Plus most "pro" clutches are rebuildable at the factory they are built at. You will need a 12-bolt flywheel though if you choose to go this way.
Hope you find your problem soon.
cobrashock
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