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| | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 | I have got a 52 216 engine that i am replacing with a 55 261 engine reuseing the original 3 speed can anybody tell me if the clutch and flywheel are the same? The 261 had a four speed trans.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | If it is a first series 55 261 you can use the 216 bellhousing, flywheel, and clutch and it should bolt up.
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You should be able to use your 216 clutch assembly (pressure plate, disc, and throwout bearing) and 216 flywheel in your 216 clutch-housing with any year 261 engine. Make sure the pilot bushing is in good shape and that it matches the transmission.
Will you be staying with the original 6v foot-pedal starter?
What year transmission will you be using?
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 | I will be replacing the pilot bushing and will make sure its correct. And yes I will be staying with the original foot pedal starter.Thanks for the info. Greg | | |
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