I have a bellhousing and clutch fork in my 64 that originally came from a 78 3/4 ton. It has a fork that has two usable spots to insert the clutch rod coming from the bellcrank. Could that be of use to make clearance? Use the inner most slot for your linkage and cut the excess off. I'm using the inner on my truck anyway because I like the pedal travel in that position better. Just a thought for future mod's,
Scott

Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

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