#8978, "South Bend Non-Modular OFE Install Question"
Hey Guys,
I'm about 75% complete with my clutch install (just have to reinstall the driver's side suspension and drive shaft) but I have a question regarding the direction of the OFE friction disc. Here are pictures of how I received the kit:
Picture #1 - My Kit:
Picture #2 - My Kit (Friction Disc Flipped):
Picture #3 - Installed on Car (Blue "Pressure Plate" Label Showing through Splines):
Picture #4 - South Bend's OFE Facebook Picture
Questions:
From the above install picture, did I interpret the label on my friction disc correctly (Blue "Pressure Plate" label facing red Pressure plate)?
If so, how come my friction disc seems to be opposite of South Bend's Facebook picture and description (Their description says the feramic material goes towards the flywheel while the orgranic material goes towards the friction plate.)
Am I correct in stating that the feramic side is picture #1 and the organic side is picture #2?
Possible Assumption: The only explanation I could come up with is the possibility that the direction of the friction material is dependent upon application. Maybe they intentionally put the feramic side towards the pressure plate because of the increased clamp load?
Please help clarify. I really hope I don't need to pull the transmission again to flip the disc but if it does I'm glad I noticed the discrepancy before wasting a $1,000 setup.
#8979, "RE: South Bend Non-Modular OFE Install Question" In response to Reply # 0
Easiest answer and most accurate is to call South Bend if you have any doubts. Otherwise you will be relying on information other than that of the manufacturer.
#8980, "RE: South Bend Non-Modular OFE Install Question" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by CODE4 Easiest answer and most accurate is to call South Bend if you have any doubts. Otherwise you will be relying on information other than that of the manufacturer.
Thanks for the response. I definitely agree with you. I feel that I installed it correctly (according to their labels) but want to double check with them before I finish the rest of the install. I'll post the results of my conversation with South Bend.
Out of curiosity, if you own the South Bend OFE setup, please post how you installed your friction disc.
#8981, "RE: South Bend Non-Modular OFE Install Question" In response to Reply # 2
Hey Guys,
I just got off the phone with South Bend. The direction that I installed the friction disc is correct (feramic side towards the pressure plate).
Bill, the technician I spoke to, stated that although most of the time the feramic side is positioned against the flywheel there are cases where the disc is flipped (such as for our cars) because of either the spring center or build of the disc in relation to flywheel clearance.
That confirms my installation and will allow me to button up the car and have it back on the road in a few days. I thought this was interesting information and wanted to share.
