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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 42 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 42 | I have a 55 1st series 3600. Today I swapped the non-running 235 for a rebuilt 235. In the process, I replaced the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate. When I went to replace the clutch, I found that I had the same problem as this user: https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1092173Namely, my fork was very worn and the throwout bearing was very sloppy. I have looked around, but can't find a source of repro parts. Is there a seller of new clutch forks out there? If not, how do you repair one? Weld more material on? I'm worried that the heated metal won't have the same properties as a new part. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | I would post in the “Truck Parts Wanted” forum for a replacement fork. I’ve always had good luck getting the parts I need. Good Luck!
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 42 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 42 | Thanks! I'll give it a try!
Edit: Just found a NOS one on e-bay!
I am still curious how to fix something like this since there is a finite supply of clutch forks out there, so if anyone has any ideas, I would like to hear!
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | A weld and regrind job would work OK. I've done similar things to a pin on a modern clutch linkage that was worn to look like a football in cross section. It's run for another 100k miles without issue.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | Edit: Just found a NOS one on e-bay! 
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | |
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