Finally got around to changing my clutch to the SMF from the Factory DMF at 385,000 km.

Installed the Luk 07-230 Kit and new Luk cylinder and hydraulic line kit.

What a difference. The SMF clutch is so much more easier on the leg, shifts so smooth.

Took me about 12 hours.

 

I see you have an IDI 7.3! Haven't seen many of those around!

 

12 hours is doing well on the driveway, don't forget I also changed my rear engine seal, rear Transfer Case seal, and U-Joints.

I really like the Luk clutch kit and the Luk cylinder kit. No bleeding required, the cylinder kit just pops in place and I was ready to go.

What I like most about the new setup is how feather light the clutch now feels. My knee used to hurt after a hour of city driving and you had to really push and in the end I literally had to push the petal right to the firewall to get the it to dis-engage.

I remember I had to get the pedal assembly welded up once because of all the fatigue cracks caused the pedal assembly to break away from the firewall.

Had a look inside the transmission too, was like new. Shifting gears is a breeze again as well. Started to really grind the gear there at the end so the clutch upgrade was a must to not damage the transmission.

All good now. She still growls the way she always has in 2nd when I lug her below idle RPM, love that sound.

The 7.3 IDI and turbo are going strong, does not burn a drop of oil, she should be good for another 400,000 kms (250,000 miles).

IDI Forever

 

Sounds like switching to SMF worked out well for you.