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TomO

02-22-2017 @ 10:21 AM

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No problem, Ken. I just answered your question to keep the record clear, in case someone brings this up in the future.

Steve was the right guy to have the problem. He takes the time to diagnose the problem and make sure that he only changes one thing at a time, so he knows if it fixes it.

Tom

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Just a follow-up of closure on this thread as committed. You may have seen under the other thread concerning motor mounts tightness I have now installed new mounts and these actually made a further noticeable improvement over the 'MacGuyver'd' set-up and test described earlier here, at minimum so far as clutch performance is concerned.

The clutch is so smooth that I had my 26 year old son, who had almost given up driving the '47 due to his frustration with the clutch chatter his limited experience could not manage, drive the car yesterday evening. Like my earlier comment, he also was stunned not only at how smooth it is now but that when leaving from a dead stop on level ground, in both 1st & reverse, that with little-to-no effort no gas pedal needs to be used now to release the clutch.

Really appreciate all your input on this - still working on the prize for TomO. Just amazed how every day I'm in learning/education mode on something here with these old Fords, even with what seems on the surface should be intuitive & simple. Thanks again -

Steve

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02-26-2017 @ 7:12 AM

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Steve,
As you have well learned, TomO is a sharp guy. I read his posts thoroughly each and every time and continue to pick up lessons from his contributions herein.

You had earlier asked about who might supply the best mounts and I am probably late offering my .02¢. Drake does, in my opinion, offer the best repop mounts available. However, you must use your authentic bolts as his are too short. Still, the mounts themselves are very good quality and mimic the originals better than any others I've seen (currently) offered.

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