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Title: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: PackerGuy on January 04, 2012, 10:15:13 AM
Happy New Year Everyone! I am having a tough time finding a clutch kit, every site I hit wont show a 1.6 engine, only shows 2.0 and up. Local tranny experts told me his new 2012 book shows a 8 1/2 in disc with a 1 1/16in spine and says all years with a 4 Banger? Does anyone know of a place where I can find one. I don't want to pull the tranny until I find one as I still drive the car. (the truck sux too much gas) any input would be helpful and appreciated.
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: cromcru on January 04, 2012, 11:54:23 PM
well the 1.6 liter uses a 7 1/2 inch disk.your local auto parts store should be able to help you.
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: PackerGuy on January 05, 2012, 09:47:33 AM
Thanks, I found out it was 7 1/2 yesterday, Auto parts places dont show it, only the ones for the 2.0 and up. 1 local shop says they are discontinued but they can redo mine, but no idea where to get a pressure plate. I am searching for a place to get a complete kit, or more specs on what i need, manufactures part #s ect. 
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: oldkayaker on January 06, 2012, 07:36:18 AM
The links below advertise 1600 clutches but they are for Formula Ford racing or British cars.  Suggest contacting them to see if they are useable in a Pinto, maybe you will get lucky (except for price).  Have you tried Fred Morgan here on FordPinto.com for a used one?  Good luck with the search.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=ENG16CLUTCH (https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=ENG16CLUTCH)
http://www.batinc.net/fford.htm (http://www.batinc.net/fford.htm)
http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-fitment-type/parts-by-engine-ford/ford-cross-flow-kent.html?p=1&product_area=600&product_group=225 (http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-fitment-type/parts-by-engine-ford/ford-cross-flow-kent.html?p=1&product_area=600&product_group=225)
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: RSM on January 06, 2012, 10:58:21 AM
I did a little research and ran across an earlier post from 2008 on this same issue. Looks like they went to Racer Walsh and was able to get the disc.  http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php?topic=9633.msg60061#msg60061 (http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php?topic=9633.msg60061#msg60061)
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: RSM on January 06, 2012, 11:02:59 AM
wow those guys are expensive....F red must not be paying attention lol...he probably has something.
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: RSM on January 12, 2012, 01:27:36 AM
This guy has the disk and pressure plate your looking for   http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Ford-Clutch-Pressure-Plate-Disc-1971-1972-1973-Pinto-98ci-Motor-/120837922461?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c22805e9d#ht_615wt_817 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Ford-Clutch-Pressure-Plate-Disc-1971-1972-1973-Pinto-98ci-Motor-/120837922461?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c22805e9d#ht_615wt_817) 
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: PackerGuy on February 29, 2012, 10:04:26 AM
Thanks for the info, Sorry it took so long to get back on here its been a crazy winter but i think i got time to start working on the car again. I still need to figure out if its the British or German Tranny. I had found out the FOG has a 4 bolt top plate and the FOG has a 10 bolt? Guess i will go out and figure it out today. Thanks for all the links and I will check with Fred b4 I buy anything.
Title: Re: Clutch kit for 73 1.6 4spd?
Post by: Fred Morgan on March 01, 2012, 10:27:01 AM
I have FREE 1.6 disc ! You pay ship.   Fred    :)