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Hey guys,
So I bought what I believed was a NORS Pressure Plate that was advertised as suitable for a 1954 Chevy Truck. I guess I should have looked a little closer, because when I went to install, the bolt pattern is just slightly larger than the one on the flywheel. My question is whether other years pressure plates will fit a 54 235. I'd rather see if I can find another NOS or NORS pressure plate than new Chinese material.
Thanks!
Nico

Hy blumarln, could you tell us the size of the clutch disc please?

1954-57 COMM 6 cyl. 10" part # 3836715
1954-57 COMM UTIL hvy duty 11" part # 3836719
Plate Assemby Pressure w/clutch cover

http://collectorsautosupply.com/ might have NOS

1954 was the introduction year for the 6 mounting bolt pressure plate on clutches larger than 9".

That is something I didn't know until today.
Prior to 1954 pressure plates that use a clutch disc larger than 9" used 9 mounting bolts and 6 mounting bolts on 9".
In 1954 pressure plates started using 6 mounting bolts regardless of size.
1953 Clutch spec. (Bottom of page) Clutch attachment to flywheel.
1954 Clutch spec. (Bottom of page) Clutch attachment to flywheel.

Thanks for the education.

Thanks for the education, jorb & Dave