Technical Cragar Trans adapter Hemi to flathead Ford trans Throw-out bearing???

Well I'm asking for HELP!!!
The Cragar trans adapter all bolted together and I have about 1 inch play between the throw-out bearing and the cover forks??????
Did the have a special bearing??

 

Is your flywheel spaced back to account for the thickness of the adapter plate ?

Tommy

 

Please do not use a big spacer behind the flywheel. Bad things can happen.
Is the gap there when the fork is fully to the rear? Or? Do you have the correct arm for the adapter?
Back in the old days there were a variety of t/o bearings that we may not have today. I suggest looking into the original sales literature to see if a part number was noted.
Perhaps a current user of the combo will opine.

 

Thanx For the respond.
The space is between the bearing and the cover just about 1 inch...

 

Are you using a 331 cubic inch motor with an extended bell housing? That may account for the dimensional difference

 

Another warning : If you are using a 49-53 Ford tranny; we called them "glass transmisions". I broke 1st gear with a mild flat 6cyl. Just say'n......

 

I'm running a 276cui Desoto low deck.
1939 Ford 3 speed trand with a Cragar adapter part #400 #401...

 

What flywheel/pressure plate combo are you using?

 

Cliff Ramsdell sold one in the classifieds in 2016 that he said had all the pieces for except for an extended bearing retainer for the trans. The setup he sold had a Borg and Beck clutch. Is this the one you have or did you piece yours together? What he lists might be good reference though Cragar Adapter 400/401 392 Hemi to Flathead Ford, New Weber Alum Flywheel New SOLD SOLD SOLD | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com)

 

That was cool set up Mr48 - thanks for posting that !