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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29 | in my wisdom i have got myself a 1956 265 motor for my 51.after reading the david vizard book it seems i have got an odd block!he states that there is a threded hole by the oil filter for the clutch pivot ball.some also had one near the freeze plug.mine dosent appear to have any.do i need this pivot point if i use the orignal gearbox.will i have to change the bellhouseing?cheers jonathan | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | Jon,
To the best of my knowledge the pivot ball was only used on car applications prior to about 63. You will need a V-8 bellhousing and your existing clutch linkage should work. However, make sure that the V-8 bellhousing will match up to your existing rear crossmember.
Fred
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29 | cheers fred.the search is on for a bellhousing!  | | |
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