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Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 1:00 am
by ModelTWoods
Just would like to see the results. I know some of you say "just use all steel plates in the transmission the way the factory built them'. There are others who want a more positive neutral without having to be a master T mechanic and fine tune a transmission, so, for those not using all steel plates, what is your preference: Turbo 400 style discs, or Watts/Jack Rabbit type discs?
Bands? Cotton (Scandinavia), or Kevlar? (not considering wood or anything else)
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 1:56 am
by KWTownsend
Watts clutch
Kevlar
: ^ )
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:19 am
by A Whiteman
Steel
Kevlar
(positive neutral too)
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:26 am
by Ron F
turbo 400 in 1916 Touring, 1926 Touring and 1926 Pickup.
Ron F
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:59 am
by CudaMan
My Betsy came to me with a Jack Rabbit clutch. I have no complaints about it. It is "grabby" compared to the stock all-steel clutch, so I have to ease it into high instead of letting the pedal "snap" up.
I have a Watts clutch on the shelf if the Jack Rabbit ever gives out. Sorry, it isn't for sale.
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:51 am
by Adam
Just a little food for thought here...
Survey results can be biased. They are the opinions of people who answer surveys...
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:50 pm
by ModelTWoods
Adam wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:51 am
Just a little food for thought here...
Survey results can be biased. They are the opinions of people who answer surveys...
Opinions are obvious, and if a
person likes what he has, they can be biased, but that kind of information is what I wanted to hear and read. I have my opinions and biases, too. I just wanted to see how many owners thought along my lines.
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:49 pm
by George N Lake Ozark
400 clutch/ Kev.bands.
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:00 pm
by Kerry
I rebuild several T's a year. always fit and recommend modern clutch packs to the owners. I push T's in and out of the shop every day to get working room, something that is not easy with the original clutch when one is a senior
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:25 pm
by Adam
That’s what I tell telephone surveys...
The answer here is:
-Kevlar bands
-New ductile iron low drum
-Original Ford reverse and brake drums are okay if in good condition.
-Original Stock Ford clutches that have been properly cleaned, inspected, and qualified.
-Original clutch spring that tests 95#’s or better at 2” compression.
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:29 pm
by ModelT46
Steel works great.
Darel
Re: Survey
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:30 pm
by ModelT46
I use always a NOS sprig.