<VV> Clutch pivot ball

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/22/2005 10:39:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
NicolCS at aol.com writes:

Several  people have pointed out that flat finger clutches and bent finger   
clutches had different length pivot balls originally and that this   
information 
is in the tech guide.  That's fine and I don't  dispute  it.  What I said was 
based on my personal experience -  I've put together  every combination 
without 
regard to the pivot ball  and I don't recall any issue,  plus I have never 
changed any pivot  ball for any reason.  GM lists  only one for all models 
(in both  
my '67 and '73 parts book), though sometimes  they offer replacement  parts 
that are less specific than the original parts when  the  replacement part 
works 
reasonably well. (Witness the '64 rear air   grill)
Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances!
Craig  Nicol



The Chevrolet  Instruction sheet for the ball stud P/N 3850567  (enclosed 
with the ball stud) states:
 
When using this unit on models equipped with the bent finger diaphram  spring 
type clutch, discard P/N 3850568 Washer (.085 thick).
When using on all other models, discard the Lockwasher Part 138549 and  use 
Part 3850567 Washer (furnished in unit).
 
REV: 2-13-67
 
Enjoy - Seth