Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MikeN · 07-08-2008, 10:38 AM

Does anyone know if the larger 11" clutch/pressure plate will fit inside the stock bellhousing on a 64-66 C10? I know that you can get a 153 tooth flywheel drilled for both the small 10.4" clutch or the larger 11" clutch, but I want to make sure the larger pressure plate fits inside the bellhousing before purchasing.

I decided to try my 64 C10 for towing my 69 Chevelle on an 18' open trailer, and it worked out quite well, but there was quite a bit of clutch slippage when starting out while facing uphill. I'd like to go to the larger clutch/pressure plate if possible.

*blackedoutharley* · 07-08-2008, 05:16 PM

It will fit inside the bellhousing but I don't know if it will fit through the opening at the bottom.

I have a 12" in my '65 but the bellhousing needs to be removed from the block to remove / replace; it will not fit through the opening.

YMMV

ValveTubeHead · 07-08-2008, 09:20 PM

I went with an aftermarket zoom 11" kevlar kit ...fits/works fine with my '65 283cid/sm318 bellhousing. I had a 168tooth fly though... replaced with this heavy RAM billet unit. I only had to clearance the front tin cover for flywheel bolts.

283 Man · 07-08-2008, 09:28 PM

great looking motor you have there

...

greg64 · 07-08-2008, 11:55 PM

I like all the parts.

Especially the note to remember to add oil to the tranny...

MikeN · 07-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Great information guys, thanks for posting.

07-08-2008, 10:38 AM	#1
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question Does anyone know if the larger 11" clutch/pressure plate will fit inside the stock bellhousing on a 64-66 C10? I know that you can get a 153 tooth flywheel drilled for both the small 10.4" clutch or the larger 11" clutch, but I want to make sure the larger pressure plate fits inside the bellhousing before purchasing. I decided to try my 64 C10 for towing my 69 Chevelle on an 18' open trailer, and it worked out quite well, but there was quite a bit of clutch slippage when starting out while facing uphill. I'd like to go to the larger clutch/pressure plate if possible.

07-08-2008, 05:16 PM	#2
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question It will fit inside the bellhousing but I don't know if it will fit through the opening at the bottom. I have a 12" in my '65 but the bellhousing needs to be removed from the block to remove / replace; it will not fit through the opening. YMMV

07-08-2008, 09:20 PM	#3
ValveTubeHead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sf Bay Area - EastBay Posts: 54	Re: Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question I went with an aftermarket zoom 11" kevlar kit ...fits/works fine with my '65 283cid/sm318 bellhousing. I had a 168tooth fly though... replaced with this heavy RAM billet unit. I only had to clearance the front tin cover for flywheel bolts. __________________ Matt '65 LWB Fleetside '63 SWB Fleetside Last edited by ValveTubeHead; 07-08-2008 at 09:22 PM.

07-08-2008, 09:28 PM	#4
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question great looking motor you have there...

07-08-2008, 11:55 PM	#5
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question I like all the parts. Especially the note to remember to add oil to the tranny... __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

07-09-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: Clutch/Flywheel/Bellhousing Question Great information guys, thanks for posting.



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