Silly question

[dustya_383]

I'm using the center force dual friction clutch and was reading in Mopar muscle that when using a diaphragm style clutch there is no need for the large spring on the clutch pedal assembly. My question is , is the centeforce df a diaphragm style clutch ? Also what is the difference between diaphragm and any otter types of clutches and should I remove the spring or keep it?? Thanks vehicle is 74 duster

 

[mopar head]

If it does`nt get stuck in the down position, leave it in. I`ve run mine with and without, and did`nt notice any difference in pedal effort. DFs are diaphragm, then their`s the brutal effort 3 arm8-) enjoy

 

[gunmetal72]

I just went through this in my 72 Duster. the pedal would not come back when I tryed to use a centre forse clutch plate. I did not like the thought of taking out the spring so I changed the clutch plate to a Beck & Borg style (3 finger style). I think the people that designed it put the spring in there for a reason. Personally I have not seen where there is that big of an advantage that would warrent me taking the spring out. But your call. Good luck with what ever you decide.

 

[1968FormulaS340]

The factory used a Borg & Beck style. That's why our cars have an over-center spring.

When you switch to a diaphragm the over-center spring is not needed.

As you can see from post #2 and post #3........... If you leave the over-center spring in with a diaphragm clutch you may OR may not have problems.

But the real point is that when switching to a diaphragm clutch, you don't need the spring and nothing will be hurt by removing it.

I personally will never run a Borg & Beck clutch ever again.

 

[dustya_383]

Thanks guys I'll remove the spring and see how it feels Pedal is a little iffy right now with the spring in. Sometimes gets stuck sometimes it doesnt