Clutch Fork/Release Bearing Part Numbers?

[CWizard]

Does anyone have part numbers for a clutch fork and release bearing that work with:
Small Block Lakewood bellhousing (#15200)
TKO 600 or 3550
where the pivot is on the driver's side (slave cylinder pushes the outside end of the fork to the rear)?
Many thanks,
Jerry

[blykins]

Jerry, I'll respond to your emails as well...

You basically need a McLeod #16932 clutch fork (1" longer) and a #16031 throw out bearing.

Here's where your combo went a little awry...

You have a 157T flywheel with a 10.5" diaphragm pressure plate pattern. This is generally used in later model applications, where the fork pivots from the passenger side and moves to the front to engage the clutch.

Your combination consists of that clutch setup paired up with an old Ford clutch fork and throw out bearing. If you use a throw out bearing designed for a Long style (3 finger) pressure plate, it will not be correctly sized to hit a diaphragm plate in the correct spot.

I think you had a couple of mismatches that were contributing to your problem.

Now, to correct it, we will have to get creative since you have an older style of actuation combined with a newer style clutch, transmission, bellhousing, etc.

I'm going to check your flywheel part number to see if it has another pressure plate pattern besides the 10.5" diaphragm pattern.

[blykins]

I sent you an email with a couple of options....

[CWizard]

Brent-
Outstanding! I believe you will find that the flywheel is set up to also accept the Ford Long style pressure plate.
Thanks!
Jerry

[blykins]

Are you sure? Fidanza's site lists only a 10.5" metric and a 10.5" B&B.

If you're certain, then we're in like Flynn and this will be a cake walk. Do you know which Long pattern? 10.5" or 11"?

[CWizard]

I'll send some additional info via email so I can attach stuff. Looks to me like it's 10.5 inches.