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I am almost done rebuilding a chevy 235 I bought from a guy and I am about to put the flywheel and clutch assembly on. Most of the pressure plates that I have seen for sale are all 11" or 10" with flat splines where the throughout bearing goes, but the one that came with the engine is about 11 1/4" with splines that angle outward. The 11 1/4" is in a lot better shape and so is the flywhel that matches it. I've been told that if I used the 11 1/4" pressure plate I wouldn't beable to adjust the clutch enough to make every thing work because the splines are angled, but I was hoping that one of you guys could tell me which plate to use. Thank you for your help.

Brandon

I think I have the same clutch as you on my 261. The bolt holes for the pressure plate impinge on the ring gear land slightly.

I had to really work to get it all shoved in the bellhousing ( had to sneak the fork in last) and I had to use the skinny type throwout bearing but it adjusted just fine. It all depends on which throwout bearing you use.

I have the same setup as Josiah. It is a bear to get together. I was since told to go to a GM parts wholesaler and get a shorter ballstud to make assembly easier.