Just wondering what clutch will fit between my 272 and 3 speed manual?

Being in Australia I'm hoping for an easy off the shelf item, thanks, Trev.



Searched the forum but can't find an answer.

Top loaders are a very strong box. The standard Cussy box is a good box also. In an A model coupe the Cussy box would more than hold up. The only advantage the top loader has over the Cussy box is that it has synchro on first which will make it easier to drive in today's traffic, though they are pretty hard to get into first due to their inherent stiffness.

My comments about a tail shaft don't really matter in your situation as you will have to make a tail shaft up to suit anyway. The shorter top loader may actually be a good idea for your application. The top loader I am using has given me trouble free service for almost twenty years - seen out two clutches- and is still going strong, though I am sick of changing gears these days.

I would suggest that you get a new Hurst shifter from someone like Speedway Motors in the US, whichever way you go.

You could use an Oz Falcon four speed shifter and just block out the reverse gate. At one stage I was going to fit a straight line shifter like the Impala shifters we had here in Oz in the late sixties but thought it would muck up the seating. In your situation you will only be able to seat two in the front so that is probably not as important to you.

My earlier comments about a 58 Cussy box would work well for you even with a floor shift as they are a mirror Image of the earlier boxes with shift on the right side of the gearbox and would put the shifter closer to you.

I hope we haven't confused you.

Regards

Rick - West Australia
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