Re: Craig's Panther Project - Engine

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2017/5/28 10:46:38

Here are some details on the clutch that you might find interesting. First, the line drawing illustrations out of the 55-56 Clutch supplement:



To me, the original Packard clutch pedal actuation mechanism is nothing but a "Rube Goldberg machine". I elected to not go that route, but instead went with a hotrod-style modern hydraulic throwout bearing.

Here's a somewhat blurry picture of the Ram (brand) hydraulic throwout bearing I used on Panther:

There's also the corresponding pedal and clutch MC required:




Obviously the hydraulic line is not yet plumbed. Also, I had to modify the Ram throwout bearing because of my mix & match parts didn't quit meet the release bearing clearance criteria. It took several man hours to properly make the modification, but in the end the clearance ended up correct.

Craig