4 sod conversion

Regular Guy with an Elky

Not-quite-so-new-guy
Aug 15, 2024
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So I’m collecting parts for a 1983 el Camino with a stock 305 engine automatic to 4spd manual conversion. I have the correct bell housing and clutch fork.
I just acquired the Saginaw three grove 4 spd transmission I wanted with the 3918794 shifter and 3710017 install kit.
The transmission also came with a cast iron bell housing (I don’t need) and a Barely used 11 inch clutch disk , pressure plate and fly wheel.
Can I use that clutch set up with my 492606 bell housing or should I get the 10.5 inch setup?
If the fly wheel is not 153 tooth ( I didn’t check yet) would I need to change the starter?

Thanks for any help
 
I believe that the 492606 bellhousing will only work with a 10.5" clutch setup. If memory serves, there was a bellhousing from a '78 or '79 El Camino that was made for an 11" clutch, but it is rare, and hard to find.
 
No the 11 inch won’t go into that bell housing. A 10 1/2 inch clutch is plenty for most people to use. For the most part starters are all the same they just use a different nose for the two flywheel diameters
 

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