Clutch Kit Question

I probably should have investigated it a bit more--should know better than believing everything I read on the internet...

I ordered a McCleod kit p/n 75224 from Amazon that's supposed to be delivered Monday.  I hope it will fit as I have had good luck with their stuff in the past.  I also emailed them to see if they had any options for AMC's.  If not, I'll probably return it and order the RAM.

Thanks again,

Jack

The clutch is a Borg and Beck 3 finger and comes with the throwout bearing for a 69 and earlier. The 70 and up bearing is slightly smaller. If someone needs the part number for the 70 bearing I can find it in my notes. You can also find the older throwout bearing retainer and install that, allowing use of the supplied bearing, which is what "Performance American Style" recommends anyway. The supplied alignment tool also does not fit, but if you wrap it with electrical tape to increase the diameter it will work fine!

Also, I contacted RAM and asked about part numbers since their catalog leaves out 71-74 engines except the 401.  Here is their response when I asked about a 72 360/T-10 combo making 350-400HP:

"The 88772HDX has the 10.95” plate and fits your bolt pattern.  I think that is a safe choice.

Thanks,

RAM Clutches, 803.788.6034"

The question I did not ask was if the throw-out bearing they include with that kit is the same diameter as the 88499HDX kit.  

As CCOWX noted above it sounds like the bearing in the 499 kit fits 69 and older models.  Perhaps since the 772 kit is for later models it has the smaller diameter bearing.  I'll send them an email to ask.

Thanks,

Jack 

As for the feel of the Borg and Beck type from RAM, it is slightly more pressure than the diaphram but not uncomfortably so. I think it may be around 2800 or so pounds? Certainly nothing that seems to endanger the linkage. I also found that the travel from full engagement to disengaged was noticably shorter.