[CatheadSteve]

hey fellas new here so please don't get on me if there is already a thread for this please lol all i can find are t5 swaps

i got a 67 and trying to put an original 3 speed toploader back in after some one poorly put in a c6 i bought the trans off craigslist and came with the original flywheel clutch and pressure plate bell housing and with a hurst shiftier

my question is do i need dowels for the flywheel to hold the clutch i have read on other forums that yes i do and also read that old school ones i dont

it seams the clutch fits right in to the pressure plate and maybe i don't need the dowels but would like to verify with others

thanks for the help

 

[rex1965]

I think what you are referring to is the dummy pilot shaft to center the clutch disc when installing it, I'm too old fashioned, I have never used one, my trick is to put the clutch disc against the pressure plate and put the pressure plate and disc against the flywheel and start your bolts that hold it into the flywheel, don't make them tight, just use the socket and extension in your hand and turn them in until you feel some tension, you should be able to move the clutch disc up and down and side to side with your finger tips, when it gets to where the disc can still be moved but is difficult, then using your finger tips feel around the pressure plate the amount of recess the disc is, and center it using your fingers, once you have the disc even, then finish tightening the bolts on the pressure plate and finally torque them to spec, then check them again, some people may use a locktite on the threads. Since they put a automatic in, make sure you still have a pilot bushing in the end of the crankshaft. Good Luck.

 

[Fstbkpieces]

Steve along with we what Rex said, the clutch pressure plate can only be bolted on one way you have to hold the pressure plate and keep moving it until you find where all six bolts line up. Use the proper shoulder bolts. My 260 flywheel does not have dowels. Make sure you put sealant on the flywheel to crank bolts. You don't want any oil leaking out. Bill

 

[paul289]

I'd say that it's a good idea to use dowels. They'll help center the pressure plate/diaphragm assembly better than just bolts, reducing vibration and therefore increasing bearing life. So, if you have dowels and holes to put them in, use them.

 

[CatheadSteve]

wow thanks guys for the info and help i think i have a good idea on how to get it done
appreciate it fellas