Mc Leod Pressure Plate - Manual (Page 3)

When installing a clutch with a Long or Borg & Beck style pressure plate assembly you must remove the plastic
spacers between the fingers and the pressure plate cover after you install the clutch. This is a simple process to
perform. Using a wood dowel or the handle of a hammer you can lever the finger pressure from the finger to the
cover. See photo 1 & 2. Place the wood hammer handle under the cover and over the finger and press down on the
head of the hammer to release the tension holding the plastic spacer in place. Remove the spacers (3) one at a
time. Do not let your finger go between the clutch lever and the cover during this procedure or you will get
pinched, as there is strong spring pressure on the lever!
Figure 1 Figure 2
Ford Applications
Some Ford installations require a spacer to be installed between the stock hydraulic throw out bearing and the
front face of the transmission. Kits #75101, 75102, 75201 & 75202 require the installation of this spacer ring. This
is an easy procedure to perform. Remove the screws retaining the throw out bearing from the front of the
transmission. Place the spacer onto the front of the transmission and then re-install the throw out bearing. This
spacer will position the throw out bearing at the correct height to contact the fingers of the pressure plate. See
Figures 3 & 4.
Figure 3 Figure 4