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stangman16

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I have a centerforce clutch that I need to put in my '99 GT, took it out from a friends car a while back, but I don't have a throwout bearing for it. Can anyone recommend a throwout bearing to get (maybe locally or at a performance shop) or should I just find a centerforce TB to use w/it? anyone know where to find the TB?
 

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Ford, Hayes or Ram all have quality TOB, so you can go-to a Ford dealer or a Performance shop. if you go-to a Ford dealer, here is the part # you need = F7ZZ-7548-AA
 

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Ford TOB will do
 

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Thanks for the replies. I'll most likely get the OEM one, being $38.00 from the local dealership.

I've been reading some posts online about where some individuals indicate that the TOB had gotten even noisier after installing a new clutch and new OEM TOB. Why would these symptoms exist being that it was a new piece? Should I worry about it possibly being noisy, or perhaps going out within 10K miles or so? I also read to lube the TOB - is this necessary? I prefer to only take the tranny out once... gotta do the rear main as well. is that hard to do? I've done the rear main on my '66 before, so I figure it's almost the same, but I've never seen what behind the flywheel looks like on the 4.6 - I'll also be getting the flywheel resurfaced.


One more question... the clutch i'm putting in is a used clutch, took it out of my friends '00 GT because the TOB was bad, and the clutch & press. plate look good still (looks brand new almost). Should I take measurements to ensure it's still good? I would buy a whole new clutch, but I need that extra money for the '66....
 

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TOB noises are NOT always the result of a "bad" TOB but usally from a poor install or an aftermarket clutch thats is not the same diamensions as the factory, its called "stack height" of the asbly and it causes the TOB to stay in contact wth the fingers of the P/P and can be fixxed wth and adjustabe clutch quad.
 

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hmm... so with the dual centerforce clutch and the FRPP TOB, do you think I'll need to get an adjustable clutch quad? I know i stated it was for a centerforce, but wasn't specific about it being for a dual centerforce clutch setup.

I appreciate the wealth of knowledge you're sharing!
 

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stangman16 said:
hmm... so with the dual centerforce clutch and the FRPP TOB, do you think I'll need to get an adjustable clutch quad? I know i stated it was for a centerforce, but wasn't specific about it being for a dual centerforce clutch setup.

I appreciate the wealth of knowledge you're sharing!
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I would get some type of clutch adjuster like the UPR firewall adjuster but stay away from the adjustabe clutch cables.
also the Frpp TOB is NO different then the genuine Ford part F7ZZ-7548-AA and the Ford one should be cheaper and carries a 12/12 over the counter parts warranty where Frpp has no warranty. we have the OEM one if you need, @$28.00 + shipping
 

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gotcha, I'll go in with that Part # and make sure I come out with it. I don't know why I said FRPP, too early I guess

Do I have to get a clutch quadrant as well? or are those just to replace the stock plastic one? I don't understand what the benefit is, but looks like the MM one is much better.
 
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