over sized clutch

[Stranger ranger]

long story short, I need a 10" diameter disk with a 1-3/8", ten spline input. I can get a custom disk made, but its gonna cost me. I found out hays has an 11 inch disk in exactly what I need.

One: Can I not just throw the 11" on and be done with it or will the pressure plate not fit now because the disk is too big?

Two: If one doesn't work, can I throw the clutch on a lathe and shave off a half inch all the way around so It would fit properly? I can get the 11" disk for 120 bucks and that's a hell of alot cheaper than the other guys.

btw, truck is a ford ranger, 4.0, 5 speed. I need the input so big because thats the size shaft I have to run, due to thats the only size input shaft for the length I need for proper engagement, but I'd rather not get into that at the moment.


Thanks.

 

[MAKG]

I suspect there may be an issue with the 11 inch disk not fitting inside the transmission bellhousing.

 

[Stranger ranger]

Ok lets say I "shave it down" on a lathe to be 10 Inches in diameter. Chances are its going to be a 5 or more spring clutch. Will the stock slave cylinder be enough to push it? I assume the contact surface is larger on a 11" disk than a 10" disk so when and after its shaved it will be identical to the clutch specific for my application. Please, if you will someone keep going with me on this.

 

[MAKG]

Now, there is another issue -- does the friction material line up with the pressure plate? I'd expect not.

You'll have a very weak clutch if the pressure plate is pushing on plastic.

 

[Stranger ranger]

So basically, just because its a 10", doesn't mean its the same for different applications right? Well that blows.

 

[4x4junkie]

You'll probably have to compare the two discs side-by-side and see what you'd end up with after turning it down. If there's enough friction material on it (and the rivets aren't too close to the edge), I don't see why it wouldn't work, but you'll need to make sure the disc thickness is similar too.