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Topic: Clutch fork question
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Skeeter
Gearhead Posts: 120
From: California
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-20-2003 09:52 PM
   
Which clutch fork will work best for my application? 1967 Mustang with factory clutch linkage. This is for a LakeWood scatter shield and a toploader. The transmission is in the car and the throwout bearing has the clip on it. I guess there are three types of forks?. The wire clip type,the ball type, and the single finger clip type which all attach to the girdle thingamiggy on the bell housing. Which one works the best?Thanks,
Jason [This message has been edited by Skeeter (edited 10-21-2003).]
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1238
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-21-2003 02:14 AM
I think the only Ford cars that used the ball type clutch fulcrum were the 74& newer cable operated units. All the older stuff used the angle iron looking piece, with the wire retaining clip, with the flat "leaf spring retainer coming along around 68 or 69 I believe. Personally, I prefer the "leaf spring" style better, it`s easy to make sure that it`s in properly, where the wire type is a pain to hook onto the tab without stretching the wire too much.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker 302 5speed. 13.04@101mph
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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Skeeter
Gearhead Posts: 120
From: California
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-21-2003 11:08 AM
Thanks Roy,
I think i will have to make one of the leaf spring types myself. I can't seem to find one. Guess i will fill in the ball type divet fork with a weld and take the leaf spring type off one and rivet back onto the fork. I guess this is my only choice. I am with you i think they are much more secure and stable. Not to mention you know they are on correctly.Thanks,
Jason
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ZEATER
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: Mount Pleasant,IA,USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-21-2003 11:12 AM
Try www.4speedtoploaders.com
This is David Kee. He has forks and fork brackets for small and big blocks. He also rebuilds and sells toploaders.
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CHIPSBAD67
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: LOU,KY;USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 10-21-2003 09:08 PM
i know a guy that runs a short 6 cylinder type fork in his toploader with the lakewood blowproof and hayes clutch and pressure plate. he wishes he had the correct one because after a full race night my, uh his leg really hurts. but travel is pretty short and this idiot will do anything to win. if you have anything to say about his momma id be happy to relay the message. ------------------
306, 4speed, 4.11's....best 1/8 mile 7.58 at 92mph with 1.72 60ft. PUMP GAS/NO ADDERS/STREET TIRES
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