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I am putting a 1956 well built 292 into my 54 Merc 2 door wagon with T85 overdrive trans. The engine has a steel bushing in the crank, Should I change it to a bearing ? Also is there a big difference in the 9 1/2 clutch over the 10 inch clutch. I can get a really good deal on the 9 1/2 inch clutch or will I need the 10 inch?
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I am putting a 1956 well built 292 into my 54 Merc 2 door wagon with T85 overdrive trans. The engine has a steel bushing in the crank, Should I change it to a bearing ? Also is there a big difference in the 9 1/2 clutch over the 10 inch clutch. I can get a really good deal on the 9 1/2 inch clutch or will I need the 10 inch? I would suggest a bearing instead of bushing, and theres 1/2" difference between the clutchs, ha, ha! go 10 " at least.
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FWIW, I have used bronze pilot bushings for years and never had a problem. If you need convincing re. the clutch disc, calculate the area of the friction material 9 1/2" versus 10". Which will have more holding capacity?
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Personaly prefer the 11" clutch. This is a case where bigger is better. Would go with the 10" mimimum.
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The 9.5" were only used on 6cylinder passenger cars. The flywheel off the Merc engine will take a Borg and Beck pressure plate not a Long. A 10" is okay with a good pressure plate.
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