| 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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| carcrazy | -- 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 | -- 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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| 51504bat | -- 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/ ______________ No signature
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| kubes40 | -- 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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| 41fatty | -- 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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| carcrazy | -- 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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