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Guys, i'm was getting ready to put the transmission on the 350 for the 68 and i had took the clutch fork off with out wanting to and when a friend and me went to put it back on we found it too hard to put back on but then it was too easy to take right back off.
I then looked inside the cup that takes the pivot ball and found the retainer bent, so i took it out and was trying to bend it back in to what looked like an orgional shape, but the 37 year old metal gave way and broke.

I went to the local AutoZone and found nothing and then to O"crappies and they are ordering me the ball b/c they can't find a clutch fork or the retainer so they're hoping to get the retainer w/ the ball.

I said all that to say this: what is the proper way to reinstall the clutch fork on a 67 3spd Tranny? and does anyone have a good 4 or 5 spd close or within a reasonable distance from Memphis, TN? thanks sswj

Try the Chevy dealer, they may be able to get you one. I had to get a new one for my Chevelle and got it from the dealer.

JACKSON, TN, - A JUNKYARD WITH AROUND 20 OF OUR TRUCKS. ;)

i have a 4spd just south of nashville you can have the whole thing from the flywheel to the shifter for 350.00 it is still in my blazer in working condition.

Retaining spring
 

LMC part #32-6106 $1.95 Probably even more to ship .1800-541-8525

Is it for a granny low 1st or is it just a plain jane 4 spd, gimme more details please meat!?

sswj

it is a granny low first, stock set up in a 72 2wd blazer with a 350. i am going to 468/700r4.

sorry meat, but that isn't what i need for this application. It's a 350 bored .060 and i need more gears. thanks for the offer however.

i still need an answer guys to one of the questions: how do you reinstall the clutch for properly?

sswj

There's a spring clip [retainer] that fits inside grooves on the cast iron clutch fork. It's either a dealer or LMC-type item. (I forgot who I got mine from, but I bought 3 just so I'd always have a spare.) You use the tips of a needle-nose pliers to set the clip in the grooves. Should click right in. Then line up the clutch fork on the throw-out bearing and have the socket lined up on the pivot ball. A good bop! with a rubber mallet should get it on.

thanks orange

Not a problem.