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Title: Adapting a small block chev to 39 toploader
Post by: tracywiedrich on January 10, 2013 2:00 am

Does anybody on here know what clutch disc and what diameter flywheel  and pressure plate you need to adapt a 39 toploader to a sbc? I know I have any article but cant seem to remember which mag it was in...oldtimers kickin in you know...thanks boyz

Title: Re: Adapting a small block chev to 39 toploader
Post by: Eyeball on January 10, 2013 3:27 am

This is from the Speedway site.

Aside from what is included in your adapter kit, the adapter is designed to use the '49-'53 10”
Mercury pressure plate with the B&B pattern and the 10” clutch Ford disk. The stock throwout bearing
from your transmission is used.


The engine@s stock flywheel (168 tooth ring gear with 10.5” clutch pattern) and the 1955-1962 flange
mount starter or the later block-mount starter for the 168 tooth flywheel (offset bolts holes) are used. If
youdo not have any of the above items, contact Speedway Motor@s, Inc. as we should be able to supply
any of these parts.
Check that all of the following parts are in the package and free of damage:
1 Cast aluminum adapter
1 Pilot bearing adapter (see note #5).
Torque values: 7/16-20 crankshaft bolts—55-65 ft-lbs
3/8-16 bellhousing bolts—35 ft-lbs

Title: Re: Adapting a small block chev to 39 toploader
Post by: tracywiedrich on January 10, 2013 3:35 pm

Thanks Tim, I did a search on the Hamb but it was kinda sketchy. I never thought of looking on the Speedway site.

Title: Re: Adapting a small block chev to 39 toploader
Post by: Kustom Dallas on January 10, 2013 3:47 pm

.....with a little help from a ay dapter kit.....

Title: Re: Adapting a small block chev to 39 toploader
Post by: Tom on January 14, 2013 4:49 pm

Quote from: Kustomdallas on January 10, 2013  3:47 pm

.....with a little help from a ay dapter kit.....

Which they just happen to sell ::)

Title: Re: Adapting a small block chev to 39 toploader
Post by: tracywiedrich on January 14, 2013 5:27 pm

I got the bell adapter, found it north of Bismarck a few years back, I believe its a speed gems but not sure anymore....