which clutch?
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which clutch?
I finally have the extra money to order my new clutch after shelling out $$$ for house painting, kid's guitar, remodeling project, etc... question is, for the 1960 223, an 11" or 10" clutch is available. The one I tore out of the truck is a 10", but who's to say the PO put the right one in? Does anyone know if the bolt pattern on the flywheel determines the size of the disc? Sorry, I don't have the shop manual yet...I'm asking because an extra inch in diameter gives a good bit of extra surface area on the flywheel...how do you tell if you need the 10 or 11? Thanks...
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Unless you are figuring to do a bunch of heavy hauling, the 10" is a much more driver-friendly piece. If you have a 3-sp, that is undoubtedly what your truck came with. 11" were usually on heavier trucks or where a 4-sp tranny was fitted. Note also that there are diaphragm-type clutches available for some 10" applications; I'm using one behind my flatty and it is much smoother than the Long (3-finger) type. Cost is the same as a Long. NAPA sells them.
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