Technical 1953 Mercury flathead clutch??

I’ve got a 1953 Mercury Monterey with flathead Merc and a three speed with overdrive. I’m trying to locate a new or rebuilt pressure plate (clutch cover) and apparently they are different than a Ford.

The one in my Merc now is a Borg & Beck 1319. I’ve called Mac’s, Speedway, and Shoebox Central and no luck.

I believe I can change out my flywheel for a Ford and then just use the plentiful Ford clutches, but I don’t know if there’s a balance issue with the two different flywheels, or just a different pressure plate bolt pattern.

Anyone???????


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Try the folks at Fort Wayne Clutch.....

https://fortwayneclutch.com/

 

I have what you need I took a 8CA motor and put it in an early ford. I have the Pressure Plate disk and flywheel all in good shape If interested I could pull it out and send picture, part number email [email protected]
36fordguy

 

I would find a diaphragm pressure plate instead of messing with that old and obsolete B&B. Many have the same bolt pattern, and any good clutch shop can match the finger height with a bent finger diaphragm plate that will work with your disc and T/O bearing.

 

I believe your Merc clutch and pressure plate is 10 in. Don't think Ford is unless it's a pick up.
Keep it 10 in. with your flywheel and get correct parts.

 

Check this out.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27925&showall=1

This too.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269948

 

Thanks for the offer!!!!, but if I’m going in......I’m going to install new. My clutch doesn’t slip, it just chattered real badly.


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Did you try Van Pelts???

 

The pressure plate I'm running is a common GM/Chrysler diaphragm that uses 10"-10.4" discs, and measures 11 5/8" across the widest bolts, same as the '51-'53 Mercury B&B. The fingers are bent to work with smaller OD T/O bearings, like my '51 Mercury and through '53. Advantages of a diaphragm are lower cost, greater availability and lower pedal efforts.
The disc I'm using is 10.4" splined for a Mustang T-5.

 

Is your pressure plate number M-Pact 361675?

So the disc for the T5 is the same spline count (10) as the stock 3 speed?


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Yes, my pressure plate is # 361675, IIRC 350 sbc around 300 hp. The disc is 1 1/16" for a Mustang T-5 that I am using behind the 8BA in my '32.

 

I'd check the motor mounts and transmission mounts first if you have clutch chatter problems. I had a bad clutch chatter on my '51 Ford, and a resurfaced flywheel and a new disc and pressure plate didn't make much difference. A new set of motor mounts solved my problems. These mounts are designed in such a way that they can separate, leading to engine movement and related clutch chatter problems. For this reason, only use the best mounts you can find (domestically made).