Re: Clutch PP

["Chad Sibert" <csibert@domain.elided>]

><<Are the open and closed faced clutch pressure plate assemblies
>interchangeable on an 800?
>
>I purchased an NOS pressure plate, it is an open face design, whereas the
>one that was on the engine is a closed face.  It bolts up to the flywheel
>just fine, however, there were three metal "H" shaped pieces packed with the
>pressure plate.  They are metal stampings approx. 1/8" thick in the shape of
>an "H", about 1 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high.  They were packed
>under the three bolts on the pressure plate.  Do they need to be installed
>somehow, or are the just for shipping.
>
>Chilton makes reference to using a spacer under the bolts before removing
>the clutch assembly from the flywheel, is this what the pieces are for?
>
>TIA,


>Chad,
>
>I just replaced a closed face type clutch in my '65 Model 80. My new closed
>face pressure plate had some fiber-board type spacers between the clutch
>fingers and the housing when I got it from NAPA. They were held tightly in
>place by the finger springs and when I bolted the PP to the flywheel, I was
>able to remove them. Only problem is that now the clutch fingers seem to be
>too far forward (toward the flywheel). The throw-out bearing just bearly
>touches them when you engage the clutch and consequently the clutch can't be
>disengaged. 
>I'm sure these spacers were there just for shipping and I'm thinking the same
>for your H-shaped pieces. As to why my clutch won't disengage... that's still
>a mystery. 
>
>I didn't know you could interchange a closed and open face pressure plate.
>Mine was an exact match and it still doesn't work!
>
>Roy Ireland
>'65 Scout 80
>Tucson, AZ
>rlireland@domain.elided


Thanks for the input Roy, I'm inclined to agree with you on the mystery
pieces.

Can anyone else advise on the interchangeability of the open and closed
faced pressure plates?

Chad