Clutch release fork question.

[Racer X]

Does the fork have a wear limit? And is there an aftermarket supplier for replacements, like BorgWarner or similar?

Thanks, and happy thanksgiving to everyone!

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Not that I'm aware, and if you actuate the fork against the TOB with the tranny out of the car you'll see that it can push the TOB further on the quill than it ever would need to with a pressure plate to push against.

But obviously if there is signs of damage or unusual wear on the tips of the fork that could interfere with the smooth actuation of the TOB then you might want to think about putting in a different one.

 

[Shoaz]

The fork bushings can be wear items, and can be replaced with stock or upgraded to the teflon/ceramic aluminum units that SHOnut sells. IMHO, the upgraded fork bushings help with the clutch pedal feel.

The fork itself, not much to wear out there.

 

[Racer X]

Thanks guys. I'm going to nail this clutch release issue once and for all over the winter while the car is off the road, so everything related that isn't less than a year old is getting replaced that's a wear item. Ergo, the question about the release fork.

Also, I was asking about aftermarket forks because I just saw one, but it was for the very similar MTX-III. It's a Borg Warner P/N N40090.

 

[AREA 91]

The forks are obsolete. And they can wear out. Usually the tranny throws a diff pin way before you could wear out the fork.

 

[Racer X]

Guess I'll take a chance on that MTX-III fork. For the price he wants, I've wasted more on less important things.

 

[Ishodu]

I would make sure the ware is equal on both sides. If it is worn a bit and its smooth and equal I wouldn't worry about it. If for some reason one side shows more ware than the other I think it could jam up slightly pushing the TOB unequal.

 

[Racer X]

We'll see if it's the right one...

 

[Racer X]

Is this the proper fork?

Front:


Top:


Rear:


Bottom:


The whole enchilada:


I still can't believe that I got all of that for under $60 shipped. :hdance:

 

[dantheman68]

it looks really close... id be willing to say yes, but there might be some subtile differences...

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Looks pretty damn close. I don't have one handy to compare, but I'd say you've probably got a better than 90% chance of it being OK.

 

[K-Dawg]

Looks pretty close to me.

 

[TYSHO]

FWIW, the SHO uses the same TOB Fork as the MTX 3, so that's the right part.

 

[Howdy_Doody]

There's a very similar fork used for the Tempo. I have one at work, I'll check on it tomorrow.

 

[TYSHO]

There's a very similar fork used for the Tempo. I have one at work, I'll check on it tomorrow.

The SHO uses the same as the Tempo.

 

[SHOck]

The TOB has a lot of play in it against the quill, and it's plastic there, so your fork would have to be severely worn on one side, maybe 1/4 or more difference, for the TOB to bind.

Finger wear, on the other hand, can be accellerated by a significantly unequal fork.

 

[Howdy_Doody]

I looked at a sample I have at work (I work for a clutch company). The part number on your fork, 3014719, matches the fork I have on hand that I have researched as fitting a 1983-86 ****** and 84-85 Tempo (Ford part no. E3FZ-7N515A). I would look very carefully at your SHO's original fork and see if it is different.

I am trying to get a sample of the SHO fork (E6FZ-7N515A) to confirm all this, but it seems to have been discontinued. This fork also fits the 1986-94 Ford Tempo. Let me know how this one checks out