Clutch fork HELP

[340doc]

Im gathering parts for a 4 spd conversion for my small block 71 Duster. I need a bellhousing fork. I know someone who has one but its from a small block from a B body. Does anyone know if there the same length?? Or can someone who has access to an A body fork give me a end to end measurement so I can compare. Thanks.

 

[Jo Diesel]

I think they are the same. How many things have you bought. Have you thought of a hydraulic clutch.
http://shiftsst.com/store/hydraulics/hydraulics-kit
My clutch does not push even and hits my headers. If it has free play it won't release.

 

[340doc]

I think they are the same. How many things have you bought. Have you thought of a hydraulic clutch.
http://shiftsst.com/store/hydraulics/hydraulics-kit
My clutch does not push even and hits my headers. If it has free play it won't release.

I have almost everything. Thanks for the idea but want to stick with the stock stuff.

 

[BlueDream]

The one from my Dart is 12 1/2". I believe the B-Body ones are shorter and won't work.

 

[340doc]

Thanks BlueDream that is helpful.

 

[Rocky_JS]

As far as I know they make 2 different ones. One is 12 1/2 inches long and the other 10 7/8 inches long

12 1/2 would be for a-body small block with 10.5 inch bellhousing. I would check with http://www.brewersperformance.com/ they should have it w/o braking it off in you.

 

[340doc]

Thanks Rocky, good info. I'll keep looking but good to have a backup plan.

 

[BlueDream]

If you end up buying one from Brewers you need part # CF106R. Keep in mind that a lot of parts from manual trans slant six A-Bodies swap right over. The clutch linkage, torque shaft, clutch fork and boot, ballstud/bracket (had to shorten it), and even the flywheel bolts will work on a small block no problem. So the fork you need is in more than just small block A-Bodies with a 10.5" bellhousing. If someone is parting out a slant car with a manual trans you might be able to pick up a ton of stuff for not a ton of cash.

I'll just throw this in here because I know it gives a bunch of people problems.. if your crank isn't drilled for a pilot bushing just go to O'Reilly's and pick up a roller bearing, part # FC69907. Brewers carries these too but they're a $4 more plus shipping. It saved my bacon when the bushing wouldn't fit. Good luck on the swap, hope everything goes well!

 

[340doc]

If you end up buying one from Brewers you need part # CF106R. Keep in mind that a lot of parts from manual trans slant six A-Bodies swap right over. The clutch linkage, torque shaft, clutch fork and boot, ballstud/bracket (had to shorten it), and even the flywheel bolts will work on a small block no problem. So the fork you need is in more than just small block A-Bodies with a 10.5" bellhousing. If someone is parting out a slant car with a manual trans you might be able to pick up a ton of stuff for not a ton of cash.

I'll just throw this in here because I know it gives a bunch of people problems.. if your crank isn't drilled for a pilot bushing just go to O'Reilly's and pick up a roller bearing, part # FC69907. Brewers carries these too but they're a $4 more plus shipping. It saved my bacon when the bushing wouldn't fit. Good luck on the swap, hope everything goes well!

Thanks for the info, appreciate the help! Just scored a fork and an inspection cover at a mopar swap meet today. Both for $50.00, also a z-bar for $50.00, feeling good! Good info on the crank bearing, will keep that part #.