Single rail thrust bearing / shift fork set up

[gerg 10,871]

That sounds like a stock one. Shouldn't be too bad I guess

[NZXD 2,328]

Yeah same weight as the stock cast Cleveland.

 

Its quite surprising how heavy some of the expensive brand billet ones are.

[gerg 10,871]

Oh forgot to mention: your sandwich plate might be usable if you cut the starter motor bit off inboard of the bolt holes and have that bit separate from the rest. Those things aren't cheap. I think they're about A$140

[NZXD 2,328]

Yeah I have looked and they are pricey for what they are.

 

I have mate who has a few spare, hopefully he has a manual one to suit cleveland.

[NZXD 2,328]

Oh forgot to mention: your sandwich plate might be usable if you cut the starter motor bit off inboard of the bolt holes and have that bit separate from the rest. Those things aren't cheap. I think they're about A$140

Is there any issue in doing this mod?

[gerg 10,871]

There are no bellhousing to block bolts below the starter flange, so it won't make any difference to the spacing of the gearbox, etc. just means that when you bolt up your starter you'll need to hold the bit of plate in place. You just might have a little gap at the point you cut it, but no big deal. Better line it all up first... measure twice, cut once, etc.

[NZXD 2,328]

Thanks gerg, it will be my project tonight.

 

The new flywheel turned up yesterday, so all going well I will sort that out as well, it is suitable for 10.5 and 11 inch clutches, so I'll throw my 10.5 on for now.

[NZXD 2,328]

Well turns out my mustang/falcon clutch and disk is only 10inch and doesn't line up.

 

So I'll be ordering a new 11 inch clutch kit hopefully next week. I test fitted the new bell housing and have about 5mm clearance between the housing and driver side headers, I was worried for a second!

[gerg 10,871]

That sucks mate... You're really not having the best build are you?

[NZXD 2,328]

Yeah mate, a few bits not going to plan. All sorted now, so hopefully be back on track next week.