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Hot Rods Is this a ‘55-‘56 Mercury engine side clutch bracket?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Mark T, Nov 28, 2024.

  1. Mark T
    Joined: Feb 19, 2007
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    I have 3 clutch brackets, the one without the ball is ‘55-‘56 Ford with a Y-Block, the 2 with the balls have the same bolt pattern spacing and I’m thinking they may be for a Mercury of the same year since they used a ball on both sides of the Z-bar.
    I can’t find a picture or anything online to compare these to.
    IMG_9906.jpeg IMG_9907.jpeg
     
  2. no55mad
    Joined: Dec 15, 2006
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    Hopefully someone can verify. If so, there is a clamshell bearing that goes around the ball on the Mercury. Is that available anywhere?
     
  3. Mark T
    Joined: Feb 19, 2007
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    Yes, the bushing is available.
     
  4. Mark T
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    Someone has to know if these brackets are correct for the ‘55-‘56 Mercury…
     
  5. Rocket Scientist Chris
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    Here is the parts diagram from the ‘55 Mercury clutch ***embly.

    IMG_0778.jpeg

    The rubber washer (7539) ID is 37/64” and OD 15/16”. If the two ball stud brackets have a base measurement near 37/64”, you should be able to use one.
     
  6. Mark T
    Joined: Feb 19, 2007
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    Thanks for posting that scan, I tried finding it online but had no luck. The bracket that I have with the ball looks nothing like the one in the picture, the hunt continues.
     

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