G50/52 Clutch ... how does it work?

OK Guys,

The pressure plate is in as part of the G50/52 package I bought. The pressure plate is a Fichtel&Sachs Type GMF Z 240 147 204 F&S 10 87 and the clutch disk is a segmented (8 parts to a side) Sachs disk. The throw out bearing is an F&S Typ KZI-2.

The gearbox input pinion is has 23 teeth. The ring gear that bolts to the flywheel has 132 teeth.

The pressure plate is a multi-fingered type. It appears that the clutch is engaged when the fingers are relaxed inward. That is, releasing the clutch would require that the fingers be pulled away from the disk and flywheel.

As a result, I am thinking there is a piece missing that goes behind the fingers and through to the transaxle side. Or ... the throwout bearing isn't correct.

Can someone explain to me how this fella works? Please.

Also, those who have KEP adapters on their Ford small blocks ... what sort of problems would/could there be in using this clutch with the KEP adapter. (KEP seemed uncertain if it would work with their flywheel.)

Would sincerely appreciate any comments, guidance or help you might provide before I call KEP back.

Thanks VERY much,

Mike,

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You are correct that this is a pull type pressure plate. The throwout bearing sticks throught the presure plate and is held in place on the flywheel side. For a decent set of pics which might be helpful, go to

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_clutch_replace/911_clutch_replace1.htm

and look at the 915 tranny pictures as 901's were typical push in to disengage clutches.

Chuck Ward