Bellhousing

CRUZE 418 · 2026-01-16T19:58:46-0600

Can someone confirm if this is a '72 SB bellhousing? I know that it is a SB, it was in my '69 Swinger. Clutch fork a 10 7/8" or 12 1/2"? It had a 10 7/8" fork, diaphragm clutch and the overcenter spring was in, it operated perfectly. I have installed an old Lakewood scattershield with a 12 1/2" clutch fork, same diaphragm clutch, had to remove the overcenter spring, just touch the clutch pedal and the pedal would just slam into the floor. Ever since the switch, the clutch is very hard to push in, I have just lived with it, but I am ready for a change. Something is really off with the Lakewood. I will find it. So about the aluminum bell?

MOPAR4Me · 2026-01-17T01:59:51-0600

CRUZE 418 said:
Can someone confirm if this is a '72 SB bellhousing? I know that it is a SB, it was in my '69 Swinger. Clutch fork a 10 7/8" or 12 1/2"? It had a 10 7/8" fork, diaphragm clutch and the overcenter spring was in, it operated perfectly. I have installed an old Lakewood scattershield with a 12 1/2" clutch fork, same diaphragm clutch, had to remove the overcenter spring, just touch the clutch pedal and the pedal would just slam into the floor. Ever since the switch, the clutch is very hard to push in, I have just lived with it, but I am ready for a change. Something is really off with the Lakewood. I will find it. So about the aluminum bell?

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Brewers website shows a 72 bell would have that casting number, see link for information.

As to fork, 12 1/2” is standard for 72 and 69 Abody factory setup, see second link for more information.

The Brewers website has a wealth of information, and they are also great at answering questions if you call them, but I recommend you browse their website first.