Three Finger to Diaphragm Clutch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-13-2024, 10:33 PM

Ok, I asked about this in a thread that I hijacked but I still need info.

I have a 12" clutch that has the stock type three finger long clutch I believe and it has pretty much ruined my knee driving in this L.A. traffic. I want to keep this truck if I can get the peddle effort down considerably. It was mentioned in another thread that the diaphragm clutch is easier to work. I need to know how much easier is it. The current clutch seems like about 40 Lbs. to depress and that adds up with 300 reps a day for the last 35 years. Any insight much appreciated. -BA

05-13-2024, 10:33 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Three Finger to Diaphragm Clutch Ok, I asked about this in a thread that I hijacked but I still need info. I have a 12" clutch that has the stock type three finger long clutch I believe and it has pretty much ruined my knee driving in this L.A. traffic. I want to keep this truck if I can get the peddle effort down considerably. It was mentioned in another thread that the diaphragm clutch is easier to work. I need to know how much easier is it. The current clutch seems like about 40 Lbs. to depress and that adds up with 300 reps a day for the last 35 years. Any insight much appreciated. -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.



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