Key Features
- 3-finger Long style pressure plate with Ford 10.5-inch long pattern bolt spacing (3-1/8" center-to-center)
- 10.5-inch organic faced clutch disc with 10-spline, 1-1/16-inch input shaft
- Sprung hub disc construction for smooth engagement and drivetrain vibration dampening
- Mechanical throw-out bearing included for traditional fork-style release systems
- Rated to 275 lb-ft torque capacity for street performance applications
- Complete kit with pilot bushing and clutch alignment tool
- Hand-assembled in the USA with 1-year warranty coverage
Description
Finding quality replacement components for classic Ford long pattern applications can be a challenge. The MDL Superior Organic clutch kit delivers a complete, properly matched assembly for vehicles equipped with Ford's 10.5-inch long pattern flywheel and mechanical clutch release. This 3-finger Long style pressure plate uses the traditional Ford bolt spacing with three groups of two bolts at 3-1/8-inch center-to-center, ensuring direct bolt-up fitment without flywheel modification.
The Long style 3-finger design is the preferred pressure plate configuration for applications demanding progressive engagement and reliable holding power. Unlike diaphragm-style pressure plates, the Long style generates a combination of static and centrifugal clamping pressure-as RPM increases, centrifugal force acting on the weighted fingers adds additional clamping force to the pressure ring. This characteristic makes the design particularly well-suited for applications where consistent torque transfer matters across the RPM band.
The organic-faced disc features a sprung hub design that absorbs drivetrain shock loads and dampens vibration for smooth, chatter-free engagement on the street. With a 275 lb-ft torque rating, this kit handles mild performance builds while maintaining the streetable pedal effort and engagement feel that organic friction materials are known for. The 10-spline, 1-1/16-inch hub fits Ford manual transmissions with the matching input shaft specification.
Every Superior clutch disc is hand-assembled at MDL's facility to ensure precise balance, proper spring tension, and consistent facing adhesion. This attention to detail means you receive a ready-to-install kit right out of the box. Made in the USA and backed by MDL's 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Kit Includes
- 10.5-inch 3-finger Long style pressure plate (Ford long pattern, 3-1/8" bolt spacing)
- 10.5-inch organic faced clutch disc - 10-spline, 1-1/16-inch hub, sprung center
- Mechanical throw-out bearing
- Pilot bushing
- Clutch disc alignment tool
- Installation and break-in instructions
- 1-year warranty coverage
- Lifetime technical support