Paul, I took a look at three transmissions I have laying about and it
appears that the short pedestal is 1 & 7/8" tall and is for the early (or
non-synchro) transmission, and has the larger 4" fork with 3" release
bearing. This is what you need to use with the 8" clutch disc and finger
type pressure plate. The all synchro transmission has a 2 &1/4" tall
pedestal, 3 & 1/2 " fork with a 2 & 1/2" bearing, diaphragm type pressure
plate with 7" clutch disc. The 7" clutch disc came in 10 and 25 spline form,
that's one of the things you have to look for if you use a late series V
onward tranny. I hope this is of some use to you Paul. And... I'm "sure"
someone on the list will correct me if I am wrong.
Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: <CANISDOG@aol.com>
To: <RussE@Firstva.com>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: Engine Transmission combos
> Russ,
> That is interesting since I used a conglomerate of parts in my Series 3, I
am
> now in doubt if I have the right combo. I am going to count splines
tonight.
> I would hate to start this assembly after 4 years of restoration and find
I
> have it wrong.
>
> I used a 1725 from a 69 Gt for my engine. But I really think my clutch
fork
> came from the early engine and tranny combo. Is there any way to tell
what
> clutch fork I have? Is there a part # stamped on it?
>
> I do have a late tranny and overdrive so I guess my concern should be with
> the clutch and fork.
>
> Paul
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