Changing clutch, Ford has me confused...

[Moneypit]

I called Ford and they said there was a change to the clutch in 1991 and the new kit won't fit on the 89 or 90 model ( mine is a 90) unless I change the flywheel, Anyone go through this yet?

 

[NiNeTy Fo SHO]

This is true...the diameter of the flywheel went from 9" to 9.75" due to problems with the smaller diameter.(needed more contact area I think) The new kits are made for the 9.75" flywheel...and I know the original equipment for at least some '90's (if not all) is the 9" flywheel.

My brother went through it a few years back...the larger flywheel is needed if you ask me...maybe you could buy it from someone online here...

 

[jelloslug]

The likelyhood of it actually still having the old small clutch is slim. They failed quickly are were recalled. I can only think of one person in recent history that has run across one. Anyway, I have an extra 9.75" flywheel if you need one. Shoot me a PM if your interested.

 

[91 SHOplus]

The likelyhood of it actually still having the old small clutch is slim. They failed quickly are were recalled. I can only think of one person in recent history that has run across one. Anyway, I have an extra 9.75" flywheel if you need one. Shoot me a PM if your interested.

Yup, the originals were 9.25" and were recalled. A 9.75" was the replacement.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

according to receipts, my'89 SHO lasted a wopping 15k on it's first (9.25) clutch/