I think what I will do is use the 261 stat housing if I can get it to fit ok and use the 216 flywheel and clutch until I fell like converting to 12 volts. Is it possible to have the 216 flywheel machined to fit an 11" clutch, or is there a high friction clutch available for the 216? I am using an SM420 with the stock gears so it shouldn't be too hard on the clutch I guess.


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