I'M BUMMIN........
 

Just got a phone call from the guy who is doing the conversion ( C4 to Toploader ) on my 65. He says, "Got a bit of a problem, you have an 11 inch clutch and pressure plate, and the engine is set up for a 10 inch." CRAP!!!! I told the guy rebuilding my 289 that I intended on putting in an 11 inch clutch and in fact had already purchased the parts when I bought the Toploader. I even bought a bellhousing for a 11 inch clutch. My first response was, "So I guess that means the flywheel will need to be switched to one that works w/ the 11 inch clutch?" He then explained to me that the engine had been balanced for a 10 inch , thus it isn't that simple. CRAP!!!!!! I got so mad I started shaking.

I've managed to settle down and want to make sure I understand what I need to do next. I suppose the first thing to do is see if I can switch out the clutch and pressure plate for a 10 inch. I bought it from David Kee Toploader; they are McLoed brand parts. Also I am wondering about the throw out bearing (also a McLoed brand part). Will it work with the 10 inch clutch or will I need to switch it too? And what about the bellhousing? I am guessing it will not be compatible with the 10 inch parts, or will it?

What do you think?

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

The guy is partly full of himself the size of the flywheel has nothing to do with the crank 28oz is 28oz, but an 11in bellhousing will not fit in a 65/66 stang. the throwout bearing should be ok as long as the pressure plate is the same type

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

So are you saying, 1: That if the flywheel is changed with one that is compatible with an 11inch clutch, it should be fine as long as the weight is the same? 2: That it wouldnt matter because this setup wont work anyways because 65/66 Mustangs dont have the room for an 11 inch clutch/bellhousing?

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

yes to both questions I balance crankshaft for a living at a nascar engine shop' in fact we had shiped an engine with a new 10in flywheel on it and the guy needed an 11. he sent both of they back to us and I respun his 11 thinking it was a 50oz it was a 28 already and I didnt need to do anything to it.

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

yes to both questions I balance crankshaft for a living at a nascar engine shop' in fact we had shiped an engine with a new 10in flywheel on it and the guy needed an 11. he sent both of they back to us and I respun his 11 thinking it was a 50oz it was a 28 already and I didnt need to do anything to it. And when I put the toploader in my 66 I was told I would have to use the 10in setup by a restoration shop.

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

Talk about bitter sweet news! Sheesh... Please dont be offended, but I would like to get a second opinion on the 11inch bellhousing fitting in a 65 before I go to the trouble of trying to return everything. I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

your welcome and I 'm not offended thats the only part I can't say is fact. Its just what I was told

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

Guys,

An 11" cluctch will fit in a standard SBF bell. The problem you have with the flywheel is that you have a 157 tool Flywheel, and you need a 164. That is all. Well, that is all that I can think of now. The throwout bearing will definately fit on the shaft. Now, if you have a 5.0 style bell, clutch fork, and cable setup, then you will need to get a matching set of one style or the other.

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

I'm pretty sure the guy who rebuilt my engine said he put a 164 tooth ring on the flywheel. But I have a question. I thought the only reason to change the ring from 157 to 164 was to make it compatible with a particular starter. What does the number of teeth on the fly wheel have to do with wether or not it will work with a 10 or 11 inch clutch? Also, when you say a "5.0 style bell"& "cable setup" do you mean a later model bell housing? The clutch linkage I have gathered up does not include a cable; its the same linkage that came stock in the 65s w, 4 spds.

Thanks for the help, I'm beginning to think there is light at the end of the tunnel.

RE: I'M BUMMIN........
 

a 157 tooth is on a 10/ 10.5 flywheel and 164 is on an 11. and he does mean a late model 50 bell housing and cable setup. the linkage setup you have should be fine its the same as what I have.