What size clutch fork to use?

[prayers1 153]

I have a 69 Fastback, (1968) 289, 4spd toploader, large alum. Bellhousing.

The clutch fork that came with the car is 10 1/2", it's after market no part number on it to cross reference and it has no spring clip. It rides on the clutch fork bracket within the bellhousing. Keep in mind, that the drivetrain was out of the car, so I have no idea what the correct set up is.

 

I discovered when viewing MUSTANG TEK that the 69 Mustang small block had a similiar size clutch fork, C8OA-7515A 68-69 Mustang 302 10 1/2, but it had a spring tab on it. Also, the clutch fork bracket that goes with that spring clip style has a slot in it to except the fork spring clip. My bellhousing bracket can only be used with a fork that rides on it, it has no hole to except the spring clip.

 

I don't want to put the entire drivetrain together, then find that the clutch alignment is off. If the factory set up uses the spring clip style, then I would get the correct fork and bellhousing bracket.

 

Or, am I being a little to cautious and what I have is just fine.

 

What do you say!

 

Here's a picture of the correct clutch fork

 

 

Thank you!

Edited May 20, 2011 by prayers1

[prayers1 153]

Here's a picture of the clutch fork the PO used.

So, I guess if he used it, it must work.

 

 

 

 

Thank you!

Edited May 20, 2011 by prayers1

[prayers1 153]

Please advise.

Thanks!

[prayers1 153]

Please advise.

Thanks!