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Old 02-02-2024, 11:20 PM   #6
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Re: T5 / sbc

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Originally Posted by Husker View Post
What Tom said. Just use the clutch kit for the 350. You will likely have to drill out 2 holes on the T5 to mount to bell housing. Other than that it should work.
Ron
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That is a good start

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What do you have now? bell housing, fly wheel, pilot bearing etc. My '54 3100 came with a granny gear cast iron 4 speed. I used every thing except, I replaced the clutch disc with an 11 inch disc for an Astro van. It's the only part I bought. Good info in the above post. I wish I would have had all that info in one place when I did mine.
Right now, I have a 3 speed Saginaw with what I think is the original bell housing I haven't replaced the pilot bearing - I am trying to dig out the old clutch to confirm diameter
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