Thanks to both Lugnutz and moparguy, I really appreciate the input. I'm gona do some research on the bigger clutch disc, and I do appreciate your offer, Lug. I work a part time job so I'm busy until my day off (Thu.)
So, I guess I need to order a new '54 3600 throw out bearing and at you guys' suggestion a larger than 9" (14 spline) clutch disc? Just to clarify, I am not using a SMC. I'm using the machine shop rebuilt 235, bored .060 over, with a Bulldog cam, dual 2 bbl carbs, and Williamson dual headers, all purchased from Tom Langdon, and I installed an S-10 rear end. Is that enough to justify the larger clutch disc? I don't have a problem in purchasing one, just want you guys' opinion if it is warranted. I don't plan to haul anything 'cept [censored].
I have received and installed the necessary bracketry to mount A/C, P/S, alternator and water pump from a vendor in WI, along with the 2 groove harmonic balancer. Just trying to get the T5 tranny installed. I read a post about installing studs in the top holes of the bell housing, to slide the trans onto, which sounds like an awesome idea!
Lug, if I want to take you up on your offer, how can I get payment to you? Does my email address show or can we send private messages? Still a newbe and not sure how all this works.
Wes