HELP with clutch

[Corbet]

I'm midway through my V-8 Swap. (SBC, Ranger Overdrive, Factory 4-speed) and I need some help. I'm using AA's slave relocation bracket and my slave does not line up with the chevy clutch fork. It is probably 3/4" above it. Leaving the push rod at a down ward angle. I am not getting enough throw to completely disengage the clutch. Will curing my misalignment fix this or is there more to it? I am using all chevy clutch parts. The clutch fork is of the stamped stell variety. Any help here is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Pin_Head]

There are two types of GM forks: cast and stamped that are not interchangeable. Maybe you need the other type?

 

[Corbet]

I know AA recoments the cast type. But its not like its going to exit the bellhousing in a different location. however I know it does have to holes in the fork. using the one closer to the bell housing will offer better geometry as far as travel. I'm prepared to drill out the stamped one to handle that. But the alignment is what i'm most concerned about.

 

[theo]

Here's a low quality pic of the steel and cast forks. Like you say, it doesn't look like there is a difference in the "vertical" alignment. Still, I used the AA adaptor and the cast fork and have no problems. ??

 

[peesalot]

need to know year and application of bell housing you are using , the a/a bracket may not be designed for it but you could easily modify it to line up correctly. I have 3 washers behind the slave on the rear bolt to point it in toward the bell house a little. and use the cast fork 1 st. hole with a/a bracket no probs . 350/ sm420

 

[Corbet]

no idea of year of bell housing. Originally from SM465. My guess is around 1980. Thanks for the pic, it does look a little different.

Has anyone been able to make the stamped fork work. I really don't want to pull the engine again if I don't have to. Big PIA.

 

[hammerhead]

no idea of year of bell housing. Originally from SM465. My guess is around 1980. Thanks for the pic, it does look a little different.

Has anyone been able to make the stamped fork work.

Yes, with a custom slave bracket. Not an AA.

 

[Corbet]

thanks, I'm going to order the cast unit from AA. better to do it now than f around another day only to have to order it anyway.