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Ford Thunderbird Clutch Pressure Plate
Part Number: E9SZ-7B066-A$23.32 MSRP: $34.10You Save: $10.78 (32%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Ford Thunderbird Clutch Pressure Plate
Part Number: FOTZ-7B066-B$13.57 MSRP: $19.83You Save: $6.26 (32%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Ford Thunderbird Clutch Pressure Plate
Part Number: FOSZ-7B066-B$24.45 MSRP: $35.75You Save: $11.30 (32%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Ford Thunderbird Clutch Pressure Plate
Part Number: F3LY-7B066-A$40.70 MSRP: $58.48You Save: $17.78 (31%)
Ford Thunderbird Pressure Plate
The clamping force that locks the clutch disc to the flywheel is delivered by the Pressure Plate of Ford Thunderbird. This allows the engine's torque to flow to the transmission but also lets the clutch release smoothly and freely, allowing for easy gear changes. Within the bell housing is the Pressure Plate, an apparatus that pushes against the flywheel with the disc sandwiched in between. A spring system connected to the pressure ring and the back of the housing moves the heavy pressure ring. The movement occurs when the driver presses or releases the pedal. Throughout the history of Thunderbird, there have been three kinds of Pressure Plate designs. Each plate gets its name from its spring design. The diaphragm style applied by Ford features a single Belleville spring shaped like a shallow cone. This gives a light pedal effort ideal for everyday cruising. The Borg and Beck and Long Style units utilize multiple coil springs with three pivoting levers to achieve firmer action. This firmer action is preferred when a Thunderbird has been tuned for heavier loads or spirited driving. Classic Ford fans note its durability. Regardless of the design, the Pressure Plate is the optimal stressed part of the assembly after the disc. A healthy Pressure Plate results in crisp, slip-free shifts for all drivers of the Ford Thunderbird.
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Ford Thunderbird Pressure Plate Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to access, remove and replace Clutch Disc,Pressure Plate and Release Bearing on Ford Thunderbird?A:To remove the transmission and still leave the engine intact you will need to access your clutch components. If you are removing the engine for overhaul, inspect the clutch components for replacement of worn out ones. It's a good idea to replace it while doing away with either an engine or transmission. Remove the bell housing from the engine but do not take out the release cylinder and bearing. Use this tool when taking out a disk as it helps in properly lining it up. Also, index marks can be found on flywheel and plate tightly pressed against it. When loosening pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts, loosen them in crisscross manner prior taking off both of them for examination purposes. Flywheel should be looked at as well as wear on Pilot Bearing, and damage done to a clutch disc lining. Inspection of release bearing should also include checking for distortion in the pressure plate.
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