Jim-
No, the stock Buick 4 speed has a coarse spline input shaft, about 12 splines, I
think, common with most of the older 4 & 5 speed trannies such as the T-50. The
S-10 clutch is 10 1/4", the Camero is an inch bigger, with stronger springs.
Even the S-10 clutch, which I am using with a 4.2 L Rover & T-5 tranny is more
clutch than I need in my GT. It won't slip in any gear at any attainable rpm (up
to 6800), & is not as light as the 9" I had with a T-50 transmission. It is, in
my opinion, the best you can do at a modest cost & same day availability. These
are important considerations to me, driving the car as my (almost) only
transportation. For a weekend driver, a more custom unit may be possible. There
apparently are clutch shops that will custom build anything you want, & someone
mentioned a year or so ago, that there was a 9" Mercedes clutch plate with the
correct splines.
Hope this helps.
Jim Stuart
Jim Bown wrote:
> Jim S.,
> Does the S10 pressure plate work with a 215 Buick using a stock 62 Buick
> 4-speed?
> What is the diameter of the S10 clutch disk?
> Regards,
> Jim B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Jim Stuart
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 5:36 PM
> To: Kevin & Deana Brown
> Cc: MGV8 list
> Subject: Re: Pilot bearing location
>
> Kevin-
>
> Pilot bush or bearing goes in the end of the crank . If you ordered a clutch
> & pressure plate for a Chevy S-10 V8 pickup, you should be fine. Be sure it
> is the fine spline, 26 spline, I believe. If you ordered the clutch for a
> Camero, start the leg exercises tonight.
>
> Jim Stuart
>
> Kevin & Deana Brown wrote:
>
> > I hate to sound stupid, but it has been a while since I have pulled a
> > transmission. Does the pilot bearing that the end of the transmission
> > input shaft goes in to fit in the center of the flywheel or in the end
> > of the crank shaft? I've ordered a new pilot bearing but haven't got it
> > yet. I'm concerned that the clutch pressure plate, that I am picking up
> > tomorrow, is too thick for the length of the T5 inpute shaft. I
> > installed my hydraulic throwout bearing yesterday and it only leaves the
> > splined portion of the input shaft to go through the pressure plate
> > (about 2 3/8 inches). It is a spring type pressure plate. Thanks!.
> >
> > Kevin Brown
> > Odessa, MO
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