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Jan 6, 2009 | 06:59 PM

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KevinC.

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Originally Posted by Knotwild

Thanks to everyone. Where is the best place to get a SMF and what brand should I get?

South bend clutches come with the SMF. A good one is 650.00, here's a link

South Bend Clutches, LUK Clutches Replacement Performance Heavy Duty Clutch Upgrades Ford Diesel Trucks 89 - 06
hope this helps

Jan 6, 2009 | 09:38 PM

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Knotwild

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Thanks Ron and Kevin for the information. I did send a private message to Cody so I can check his source out.

Jan 6, 2009 | 10:22 PM

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RubberDuck

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Jim, you have mail.

Jan 7, 2009 | 07:03 AM

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Neal 97 250

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I went Valair and would not get anything else if I were to do it again.
Cody has the hookup at Valair.
I went full ferramic but that is not for the faint of heart especially if you tow. I love mine and it is a daily driver. The clutch is easily manageable around town.

Jan 7, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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Talyn

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Whats wrong with it for towing?

Jan 7, 2009 | 08:18 AM

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RubberDuck

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The ceramics and feramics are very grabby, and it makes backing up with a load kinda difficult. Or on takeoff it's not so smooth.

Jan 7, 2009 | 09:03 AM

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Talyn

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Oh, sounds like the perfect clutch for hauling to me. *shrugs*
I'm used to tractors. Your either engaged or dissengaged. haha.

Jan 7, 2009 | 12:22 PM

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Neal 97 250

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That is true. It is engaged or disengaged...almost. When you have a heavy trailer and are backing up slowly the clutch is usually slipped a bit. In a tractor they have low enough gears to back up without slipping. We do not. Then it starts to jump and buck a bit. I usually throw it in 4 low for backing even then I need to slip every now and then.

X2 on takeoffs.

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Jan 7, 2009 | 12:43 PM

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Talyn

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Sounds like the fun that i want to have. =)

None of our tractors are quite geared like that, its a nice jerk, hahaha. even in low gears.

Jan 7, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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Neal 97 250

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Shreeeeew !!

Talyn I am finally done with them sheep. Took me a few days. You can come get them now. Most are just fine, one or two might have a bump or two and some mental issues now.

Thanx !!