[doug piston]

If your engine is the 66-up style with the dual bellhousing pattern on the block, it will work perfectly. The manual bell, flywheel, and clutch plate were the same 66-70. You'll need the 67-70 disc, with the larger spline pattern, of course.

The car was built in in April of 66 so I assume it has the dual pattern but that is great news. I'll grab the flywheel as well. irate:

 

[doug piston]

Will I need a different starter? Thanks for all the help everyone.

 

[Woodchuck]

Could you elaborate on that?

Curb idle is slightly faster, in neutral, with the automatic, and static ignition timing is advanced with the automatic to account for torque converter drag in gear, and slippage throughout the drive ranges.

Static timing was 12*BTDC for auto and 6*BTDC with manual (without Thermactor). Curb idle was 500-525 for automatic and 575-600 for manual. Set timing first, then curb idle. Also, manual transmissions did not use the anti-stall dashpot and you might find that adjusting it down to provide negligible resistance will improve driveability.

As far as the starter, you will need a starter that matches the flywheel used. Chances are "yes".

 

[hughnews1]

ok doug I will cancel the Bell housing good luck

 

[doug piston]

ok doug I will cancel the Bell housing good luck

I was unaware you had one yet.

 

[rbohm]

I was able to locate a 67 I6 with a 3spd toploader in it, I know I can use the bell housing and fork but what about the flywheel? Could I snag that and have it turned as well?

Thanks

by all means grab the flywheel when you get the bell housing. clutch parts are more esily available for the 9" clutch than the 8.5" clutch.