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Clutch replacement advice
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jadamoon386 |
03-25-2026 @ 10:16 PM
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I have a 1937 Ford Model 78 Fordor that I removed the radiator, Distributor and Water Pumps from. Radiator has been professionally cleaned and tested and Skip Haney is rebuilding the distributor and water pumps.
Best place to purchase the Clutch, Pressure Plate and Throw-out Bearing?? Anyone know size of the Clutch in my model or do I need to wait until I take it all apart to find out?
What is best way to do the job? Pull engine with transmission or just pull transmission by itself?
Thanks in advance for all your advice so far.
Bryan
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03-26-2026 @ 12:25 AM
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If original, your car has a 9" diameter clutch. You can buy a "9 Clutch Set" for 1935 to 1940 Ford Cars from Dennis Carpenter under part number 91A-7563-K for $209.95 and this item is currently in stock. This kit includes the clutch disc, pressure plate and release bearing. The pilot bearing is available from Van Pelt under part number B-7600-DS for $7.00 and they are in stock.
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/product_search/?globalfilter%5Bcustom1%5D=Car&globalfilter%5Bcustom2%5D=1937&globalfilter%5Bcustom4%5D=&q=clutch
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carcrazy |
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03-26-2026 @ 12:31 AM
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The best way to do the job is to pull the engine out of the car. Be sure to mark the hood hinges so you will be able to easily replace it in the original location when you reinstall it.
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03-26-2026 @ 6:35 AM
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I don't know anything about the source of Carpenter's clutch parts but you might be better off having your clutch rebuilt by Kentucky Clutch. JMO And one more thing again IMO not Ft. Wayne Clutch.
https://kyclutch.com/
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03-26-2026 @ 12:10 PM
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51504bat has offered the best advice here. I couldn't think of any place better.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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03-27-2026 @ 7:04 AM
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a lot of us don't have the luxury of an engine hoist. If I did, I'd still pull back the rear axle back and take the tranny out through the floor, having done it countless times.
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03-27-2026 @ 3:24 PM
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If you have all of the items required beforehand, you can rent an engine hoist for just a few hours to do the work and return the hoist within a day. It helps to have two people to do the job.
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03-28-2026 @ 5:03 PM
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I'm just wondering why you want to change the clutch. It is a big job anyway you go after it. " If it aint broke don't fix it"
Paul
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03-29-2026 @ 4:11 PM
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I'm in the same situation with my 1940. I have the engine out now and the clutch disc looks to have 75-80% of the material left on it. The pressure plate looks good and the flywheel does not have any hot spots in it. My clutch chattered some but it did not slip. I was concerned about the quality of a replacement clutch kit from a big vendor like Dennis Carpenter. Do you think I would gain anything by having my existing clutch rebuilt or should I just put the old one back in?
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03-29-2026 @ 6:50 PM
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I wouldn't chance not replacing the clutch assembly when you have the engine out. Easier to do it now then have to pull the engine or slide the rear end back if you find a problem with the old clutch. But I'm no expert by any means but Kube is. Your choice.
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