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#14130 04/11/2004 7:25 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 16 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 16 | I've read previous posts on this topic and I'm not sure which clutch to use with the 1955 261 I'm rebuilding to go into a 1953 3100 w/ 4speed. When I took the 261 from a parted out 1952 1/2T, it had a 9" clutch and 6 bolt pressure plate to a 216 flywheel. Previous posts state the 9" clutch is not adequate for the 261.
Both Jim Carter and Chevy Duty sell a 10" clutch. Is the 10"clutch my best option, and will it bolt to the 216 flywheel and fit in the 216 bellhousing?
A 10 3/4" clutch pressure plate uses 9 bolts to flywheel and LAPS sell a 11 7/8" clutch. Both would require a different flywheel and bellhousing. I've been unable to find a 10.4" clutch some previous posts have referred to. | | |
#14131 04/11/2004 10:16 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | What are you going to do with the truck? If you're just going to cruise I would go with the lightest clutch possible. Heavy duty clutches are hard to disengage and hold in stop and go traffic. I wouldn't go too crazy with a heavy clutch in a 1/2 ton, make it fun to drive. Besides, how hard is it to change the clutch if it only lasts a couple of years anyway?
Just my 2 cents worth,
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#14132 04/12/2004 12:00 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | The clutch that was in my '48 with 4 speed was 10 3/4" in diameter. My clutch shop had a new one hanging on the wall so that's what I used behind my new 261.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#14133 04/12/2004 12:34 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 158 knuckle head | | knuckle head Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 158 | I have a 50 Chevy 6 with a 10.4 diagpram unit used by all small block V-8's | | |
#14134 04/13/2004 3:01 AM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 16 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 16 | Thanks for the input. I have three flywheels for the 9 1/8" clutch, so unless I find a larger flywheel, I'll have the engine balanced with the smaller clutch. I'll get everything reassembled for cruising around town and worry about a larger clutch later. | | |
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