Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutches: Description

Two different types of clutches are used in Ford vehicles. Both types are single plate, dry types, with one being non-centrifugal and the other being semi-centrifugal. Clutch release is accomplished through hydraulic linkage on "P" models, and through mechanical linkage on all others. On a hydraulic clutch, pedal pressure is transmitted to clutch fork through master cylinder and slave cylinder. On a mechanical clutch, pedal pressure is transmitted through a series of rods and an equalizer shaft.