Clutch & Pressure Plate?

[Marcus4800]

I have 63 C10 with a 230 engine. I need to replace the pressure plate. The one that's in it is the 10" clutch and pressure. The pressure plate has a bunch of those finger things in the center of it and someone told me a 3 finger is better. The only 3 fingers I can find start at 11" to 12". Can I replace my 10" with either a 11 or 12 inch?????

[Killer Bee]

three arm plates borg and beck style

the one you have is diaphragm style

borg and beck are often touted as better performance however high performance models of each are bountiful..

for good performance, drivability, and economy, I'd look at centerforce..

put one in my last manual and it was a measurable upgrade..

good luck!

[Captainfab]

Behind a 230 a 10" diaphram style will be just fine. And easier pedal pressure too.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

The diaphragm clutch is much better then the old 3 finger type.
George

[AcampoDave]

Yep, 3 finger clutches are for those who love the challenge of keeping the pedal depressed thru a long light. I had one and hated it. I swapped it for the diaphragm style. Much better.

[vince1]

Some diaphragm clutches as I remember have a raised portion close to the center where the throwout bearing rides. Those will take a flat bearing. If the fingers are straight all the way then that pressure plate takes a bearing with a convex bearing surface. Just be sure you get the right bearing for the corresponding plate. Could be I am thinking on other brands here though. Diaphragm clutches are way smoother in my experience.

[vince1]

Taking this a step further, what would he do if a 350 was in its future?

[geezer#99]

Originally Posted by vince1

Some diaphragm clutches as I remember have a raised portion close to the center where the throwout bearing rides. Those will take a flat bearing. If the fingers are straight all the way then that pressure plate takes a bearing with a convex bearing surface. Just be sure you get the right bearing for the corresponding plate. Could be I am thinking on other brands here though. Diaphragm clutches are way smoother in my experience.

Actually, you mean short bearing with raised finger and long bearing with flat finger.
A 10 inch clutch will work with a 350 if needed.
The deciding factor is if his flywheel is dual drilled or not. Drilled for both a 10 and an 11 inch.

[Marcus4800]

Thanks for all the help..... Good info

[rvrfoot]

I drive my every day. I would go auto.