[daywin98]

People...I am restoring my 1967 SS 350 Camaro. It is equipped with the Muncie 4 speed. When I was putting (trying) to put the bellhousing on, it would not clear the flywheel. (caught the teeth on the bottom) The flywheel is right at 14 Inches tooth to tooth. The Bellhousing is a standard aluminum Chevrolet bellhousing. I need to know what the correct flywheel and bellhousing is for this configuration. Also, should it have an 11 inch clutch? Or 10.5 inch clutch? Any and all help would be appreciated!

[davidpozzi]

10.5 clutch and small flywheel is what you should be using.
I highly recomend the 15 lb nodular iron flywheel. We put one on a 302 thinking it might loose torque but it gained torque and response. It makes sense when you think about it. Why accelerate all that weight every time you punch it?
David

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67 RS 327
69 Camaro Vintage Racer
65 Lola T-70 Can Am Vintage Racer

[daywin98]

So I should be using the 153 tooth 12 3/4" inch flywheel and not the 168 tooth 14" inch flywheel, coorect? Thanks for your help!

[camcojb]

You have the small bellhousing made for the 153 tooth (10 1/2" clutch) but you have the larger 11" (168 tooth) flywheel. You will need to change to the larger bellhousing or an aftermarket scattershield to use that flywheel or switch to the smaller flywheel and a 10 1/2" clutch. One additional option is that McLeod makes an 11" pressure plate that is in a 10 1/2" hat to fit the smaller flywheel. This allows an 11" clutch on a small flywheel.

Jody

[camcojb]

Sorry,

While I was typing the above reply you guys figured it out!!!!

Jody

[daywin98]

Ok, that helps...seeing that I have a fresh 11 inch clutch and pressure plate...what would be the cheapest fix? Go with the bigger bellhousing? Or the smaller flywheel? Which is easier to find? Do you have either one? <G> I will go with a new 10.5 clutch if neccessary but want everything to bolt up and operate correctly. Thanks for all your help!

[Jonesy]

The 11 inch clutch takes the 621 Bellhousing.

I have seen them run in the range of $50 to $100. I just bought a powdercoated one for $50 and I think that's all they are worth.

They also should be fairly easy to find. Dont let anyone BS you and say they are "rare".

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1969 Camaro RS/SS 350/4spd, Azure Turquoise (55-55)
Van Nuys Built 11B
currently on the rotisserie
1972 Chevelle SS Conv LS3
1984 Z28 w/ZZ4 conversion

[cmrib]

If you have the extra cash? Put a scatter sheild on. It is good insurance for yourself and your motor. I have seen clutches explode destroying blocks,oil pans, firewall,feet,etc.

[This message has been edited by cmrib (edited 07-18-2000).]

[davidpozzi]

Can you exchange the clutch?
Your engine will rev quicker and accelerate faster if you have a smaller flywheel.
David

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Check my web page for suspension info:
David's Homepage
67 RS 327
69 Camaro Vintage Racer
65 Lola T-70 Can Am Vintage Racer

[Steve R]

If you read the instructions that come with a scattershield it states that you need to have it checked to it is centered to the flywheel. To do this you will likely need to pull the engine and take it to a machine shop so they can check it with a dial indicator. The cheapest way is to get a bellhousing for an 11" flywheel. I work for a parts store and we would not take the pressure plate back if it had been bolted on, since we would not be able to sell it.

Steve R.

[daywin98]

thanks again people! Since I'm building it to drive, not race, and after finding out it is a 10.5 inch clutch and pressure plate...I think I'll just search out a 12 3/4 (smaller) flywheel to fit the clutch and bellhousing I already have. Any leads anyone? Thanks again for all your help!