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tbone
10-29-2012, 01:36 PM
Just ordered up a set of the carbon clutches from Ford Racing. Any estimates on how long it takes to install? I just had a surprising labor estimate from a prominent speed shop of 7 hours. Seems really heavy. I already installed 4.10 gears and bearings, so I'm good on that. Thanks.
RacerX
10-29-2012, 01:45 PM
That's an easy job. Jack up the back end, pop the diff cover, drain, line up the opening in the trac-loc, pull the S-spring, C-clips, spider gears, remove the clutch packs. clean the inside out with brake cleaner (make sure it's all out/dry before you put it back together). Check for any metal filings on the magnetic fill bolt and even down in the bottom of the diff housing. Have the new parts soaking in new diff oil w/friction modifier. Reverse the order everything came out.
SC Cheesehead
10-29-2012, 02:09 PM
Just ordered up a set of the carbon clutches from Ford Racing. Any estimates on how long it takes to install? I just had a surprising labor estimate from a prominent speed shop of 7 hours. Seems really heavy. I already installed 4.10 gears and bearings, so I'm good on that. Thanks.


That's an easy job. Jack up the back end, pop the diff cover, drain, line up the opening in the trac-loc, pull the S-spring, C-clips, spider gears, remove the clutch packs. clean the inside out with brake cleaner (make sure it's all out/dry before you put it back together). Check for any metal filings on the magnetic fill bolt and even down in the bottom of the diff housing. Have the new parts soaking in new diff oil w/friction modifier. Reverse the order everything came out.

^^^^^ Yeah, seven hours seems high. It took about that long to do my axle change and clutch rebuild, but there was a BUNCH of crap (metal shavings) from the soft axle wear that was really time consuming to clean out.

You may want to get a second quote.
guspech750
10-29-2012, 02:15 PM
Check out Hans at Deans Performance Tom. Guys is a one man wrenching machine. Really fair prices and top notch work and he is a perfectionist.

http://www.deansperformance.com/


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boatmangc
10-29-2012, 04:01 PM
I'm having mine done at Mo's in the next couple of days, I'll let you know
Baaad GN
10-29-2012, 04:44 PM
Hey you guy's forget Just Bob Motor Sports????????????????????
bet ya he could handle in a snap!
justbob
10-29-2012, 06:02 PM
Hey you guy's forget Just Bob Motor Sports????????????????????
bet ya he could handle in a snap!

Thank you Ed, appreciate it. And yes, I have done a few sets. I could do this blindfolded in less than an hour, not kidding, but let's just say "I'm busy".


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guspech750
10-29-2012, 06:27 PM
but let's just say "I'm busy".


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That's what I thought.


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tbone
10-29-2012, 07:27 PM
Thank you Ed, appreciate it. And yes, I have done a few sets. I could do this blindfolded in less than an hour, not kidding, but let's just say "I'm busy".


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Mad at me, eh?
tbone
10-29-2012, 07:43 PM
Beer makes everything better.
RacerX
10-29-2012, 07:51 PM
Beer makes everything better.
Valve grinding compound makes me horny.


Chaffed too! :lol:
Vortech347
10-29-2012, 07:54 PM
2 hours in your garage tops. I too have them in my MM
Baaad GN
10-29-2012, 08:50 PM
Ah maybe trying to be nice I just stepped in ****! Opps did I say that! Sorry!
babbage
10-31-2012, 07:56 AM
Soak them in gear oil overnight, perhaps that's what the extra 5 hours were for.
tbone
10-31-2012, 12:02 PM
Probably true!

I called my local Ford dealer and he said price not to exceed $200. They did my 4.10's too.
Also picked up a new Ford Racing cover, new pinion seal and some Royal purple. Let the posi burnouts commence!

http://3.cdn.customerpics.americanmus cle.com/image/sku-50240/39486-frpp-88-diff-cover.jpg
babbage
10-31-2012, 12:23 PM
Looks Sharp! Hope it goes well.
Vortech347
11-02-2012, 05:15 PM
I start soaking them when I start the tear down to install them. Haven't had any issues with that method. They'll have plenty of time to soak once you fill the dif with oil.
justbob
11-02-2012, 05:16 PM
I start soaking them when I start the tear down to install them. Haven't had any issues with that method. They'll have plenty of time to soak once you fill the dif with oil.

Agreed. Never once an issue.


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tbone
11-02-2012, 09:41 PM
I just received the the Ford Racing diff cover. Holy crap this thing is a beefy MOFO! NOW I understand why it costs nearly 2 large! Truly an impressive piece of cast and milled aluminum. Buy an extra quart of Royal Purple with this biatch 'cause you'll need it........
guspech750
11-03-2012, 10:42 AM
I just received the the Ford Racing diff cover. Holy crap this thing is a beefy MOFO! NOW I understand why it costs nearly 2 large! Truly an impressive piece of cast and milled aluminum. Buy an extra quart of Royal Purple with this biatch 'cause you'll need it........

I still need to buy one. I keep forgetting to.


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boatmangc
11-03-2012, 05:39 PM
I'm having mine done at Mo's in the next couple of days, I'll let you know

I was with Jeff at Mo's when he did mine.
Maybe 2 hours. Cake job.