1968 SS flywheel

Thank you for the reply and insight (insight based on experience is the best kind).

In Schild's book he claims that the factory used 64-65 Race Hemi bellhousings. Is this another instance where the book isn't accurate?

I'm not sure how the early units differ from the later ones, besides the markings and part numbers. Ironically, I spent a lot of time and no small amount of money finding a complete 64-5 bellhousing and inspection cover, and all the while I had a 1970 aluminum bellhousing/clutch fork/etc sitting on the shelf.

Did you modify the pivot bracket per the factory drawing in order to keep it parallel with the frame mounted pivot? I will certainly check for poor weld penetration prior to installation. I'm glad your bracket fell apart upon installation, vice hammering down the track!

I'll probably give the 'correct' set-up a go, and if I can't make it work I won't hesitate to swap in the aluminum bellhousing. I really appreciate your help and recommendations. Would you mind if I PMed you from time to time as I build this thing?