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CF Clutch Weights
Just to add credibility to the previuous posts about CF issues, I too tried the CF clutch with my TKO 600 and 460 BB. Using a McLeod HTOB, I quickly realized upon my first mock-up that the HTOB face interferred with the CF weights before contacting the PP fingers. Ahhh welcome to the world of aftermarket half engineered parts I told myself. I was patient being a rookie builder and could not find a TOB to work after consulting CF tech line (clueless folks) a couple of times. Then I learned of folks here on CC removing the weights to solve the problem. This makes no sense to me, thats like buying a sports car with a 500 hp engine and since you cant get it to run right just replace it with a 200hp 4 banger. Remove the weights and the centrifigal clamping increase benefit is gone (if it works as stated) Soooo, This is where it matters where you buy your parts! Summit Racing took back my CF clutch without any discussion and after consulting with Red and others @ McLeod I went with a dual friction disc McLeod street clutch from Summit and was back on track in 2 days time. I am about to test fire the chassis and will report back any issues with adjustments and shifting. This CC site is the best techline in the world for us rookie builders and thanks to all who share info to prevent the next guy from getting frustrated.
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"...some assembly required, ages 8 and up...... well that took longer than expected......
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