Big Block in 4x4

[454_72_4X4]

Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

there is a thread right now in 67-72 about yukon jack's hydro clutch conversion in his '69 with a 454. a tad more in depth than just swapping engines, but pretty straightforward. that's the route i would take (and who knows, I may anyway?)

novak sells this kit:
http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_hcr3.htm

its a bit cheaper than you usually have to fork out for factory hydro clutch parts (which probably need replaced after 20 or so years of use anyway), and kinda cool too.

LOL, I was just checking out Yukon's thread earlier today!

I'll be using a internal hydro throwout bearing myself, (just because that's what my NV4500 requires), but even though the Novak kit looks like a quality setup I actually prefer facory parts when/if I can use 'em. Not because i think they're better but because if i happen to break something when I'm away from home I can usually find a replacement at the local parts store.