Bell housing, for the 55-59 guys - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crazy longhorn · 04-04-2013, 04:58 PM

I am usually on the other side, Al is my name (mostly go as CrazyL). At any rate , I picked up an early bell (v8, 1955). Cast #3704922, code date G 5 5). The pivot ball for the clutch fork is different than what I have seen in the 60's trucks/cars. It will bolt to the back of my 2000, 5.3 that is to be swapped into my 69....but can you guys educate me on where to find the pivot ball for the clutch fork (would like to run the cast truck fork, that takes a 3/4" diam. pivot ball . The threads in the bell , are 7/16 NF. Any/all help is welcome

Thanks,Al

**mr48chev** · 04-04-2013, 05:50 PM

I thought all of the pivot balls had the same thread but different shank lengths for different applications.

A bit of hunting shows that there are a number of different ones out there that fit.

This is supposed to be the original style.
http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...TH-32-1957.htm

crazy longhorn · 04-04-2013, 08:08 PM

That pic shows what I have in my 60-70's trucks....it screws in from the back of the bell. This 55 bell, has the pivot screwed in from the front? Take a look at the # cth 31, on the same page. Its listed for the 6 cyl engines , but the bell is a v8 pc....maybe 55 only (265)? I can have the bell machined/tapped, for the other style....just hoping somebody ran into this issue for a cheap fix? Thanks for the look see

crazyL

04-04-2013, 04:58 PM	#1
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Bell housing, for the 55-59 guys I am usually on the other side, Al is my name (mostly go as CrazyL). At any rate , I picked up an early bell (v8, 1955). Cast #3704922, code date G 5 5). The pivot ball for the clutch fork is different than what I have seen in the 60's trucks/cars. It will bolt to the back of my 2000, 5.3 that is to be swapped into my 69....but can you guys educate me on where to find the pivot ball for the clutch fork (would like to run the cast truck fork, that takes a 3/4" diam. pivot ball . The threads in the bell , are 7/16 NF. Any/all help is welcome Thanks,Al __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

04-04-2013, 05:50 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Bell housing, for the 55-59 guys I thought all of the pivot balls had the same thread but different shank lengths for different applications. A bit of hunting shows that there are a number of different ones out there that fit. This is supposed to be the original style. http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...TH-32-1957.htm __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

04-04-2013, 08:08 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Bell housing, for the 55-59 guys That pic shows what I have in my 60-70's trucks....it screws in from the back of the bell. This 55 bell, has the pivot screwed in from the front? Take a look at the # cth 31, on the same page. Its listed for the 6 cyl engines , but the bell is a v8 pc....maybe 55 only (265)? I can have the bell machined/tapped, for the other style....just hoping somebody ran into this issue for a cheap fix? Thanks for the look see crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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