I have a 383 small block with a one-piece rear main seal on order. I will be mating it up to a stock bellhousing configuration. I need to order a flywheel and clutch and not sure what fits. I know I need a flywheel for a one-piece rear main seal but 168 or 153 tooth. And do I need a 10 1/2-inch clutch? It has been to many years since I have worked on a tri 5 and with the cost of these parts, I need to order the right stuff. Dan
Verify internal or external balance requirements before ordering any flywheel. Maybe you already knew that…
168 tooth , one piece rear seal engines use an external balance flywheel . Aftermarket flywheels are usually drilled for both 10 1/2 or 11 inch pressure plates
It had been restored just before I bought it and is totally rust free. I pulled the stock 283 and powerglide and will be installing a Blueprint 383 roller and M21 muncie 4 speed. The last 57 I had was about 1978, so I'm having fun doing it up right this time Dan
also, has dropped spindles and front springs and 1-inch lowering blocks in rear. I added steel 15x7 front wheels and 15x8s in the rear and TA radials. And the beat goes on.
Just make sure you get ALL of the specific to '57 clutch linkage. '55&6 are close but off just enough to cause problems.
Now, that's my style of 57 Chebby. And I might even get to see it one of these days when we cross paths.