Damaged Pressure Plate Straps

Rustyratrod, thank you for the info on Kentucky Clutch. I called them and they were friendly and knowledgeable and answered my questions. They did say that the downshifting could cause a bent drive spring but it would have to be really hard and also that shipping damage could have been the cause.

In any case they can repair this one and sound like they are easy to work with. Also said they could add an extra strap to make it a bit stronger.

I’m going to try this one more time and if it happens again I’m going back to the Borg & Beck style plate. I’ve badly mistreated B&B plates and never had this kind of issue.

I’d highly recommend anyone installing a diaphragm style pressure plate to closely inspect the drive straps between the plate and clutch cover before installation. I strongly suspect shipping damage on mine and I didn’t know to inspect the straps….