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GB SISSON · 11-10-2016, 08:36 PM

The 59ab that I am overhauling in the evenings was from a tonner truck so it's flywheel is drilled for an 11" clutch. I have a new nos 11" clutch here and was wondering if this would work/fit in a 1/2 ton pickup with a top loader 3 speed in it. All my many flathead powered ford trucks have been big trucks. I have never driven, owned or worked on a 1/2 ton. If it does indeed fit, what are the pros and cons of using it? To go to a 10" clutch I have to get the flywheel to a machine shop the mainland for redrilling an then buy a new clutch and pressure plate. Then go back to the mainland to pick it up. I think I could re-drill it here. Does anybody do this on their drill press? Thanks in advance.

11-10-2016, 08:36 PM	#1
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,881	11" clutch with a 3 speed? The 59ab that I am overhauling in the evenings was from a tonner truck so it's flywheel is drilled for an 11" clutch. I have a new nos 11" clutch here and was wondering if this would work/fit in a 1/2 ton pickup with a top loader 3 speed in it. All my many flathead powered ford trucks have been big trucks. I have never driven, owned or worked on a 1/2 ton. If it does indeed fit, what are the pros and cons of using it? To go to a 10" clutch I have to get the flywheel to a machine shop the mainland for redrilling an then buy a new clutch and pressure plate. Then go back to the mainland to pick it up. I think I could re-drill it here. Does anybody do this on their drill press? Thanks in advance. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)