McLeod clutch question.

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Apr 21, 2005 | 11:12 AM

Harps

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McLeod clutch question.

I am looking at ordering a clutch for my 67 427 from McLeod. What is the difference between the diaghragm style and the borg & beck?

Thanks,
Rob

Apr 21, 2005 | 12:44 PM

Vette-66

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Here is a link to an info-type page..

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/clutches_etc.htm

NOTE: this is a jeep article, but it does have nice explanation of the chutch system.

Hope this helps,
Chuck

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Apr 21, 2005 | 01:59 PM

JohnZ

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Originally Posted by RLH

I am looking at ordering a clutch for my 67 427 from McLeod. What is the difference between the diaghragm style and the borg & beck?

Thanks,
Rob

The Borg & Beck 3-finger clutches are "old-tech", popular with some drag racers, have high pedal pressure, and were abandoned by GM in 1962 in favor of the diaphragm type.

Apr 21, 2005 | 06:05 PM

DansYellow66

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I have a McLeod diapraghm clutch behind my 427 and it is smooth and pedal effort seems relatively low. Good choice.

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