Throwout Bearing Question and Ringear.

[darrel65]

Have a question,I have a 1965 200 engine with the 8 1/2 inch clutch and also a 1968 200 engine with 9" clutch. The throwout bearing in the 65 motor is bad however the throwout bearing in the 68 motor is brand new .I have tried the new one on the input shaft and it fits perfect however there is just a little difference in the two of them .I am bolting this up to a 2.77 transmission 3 speed. I can save about $70.00 on a new one if this would work....Yes or No .Also I cannot find anywhere a flywheel ringear for the 65 200 engine it has 132 teeth 8 1/2 " flywheel I was told that you can turn it over and use the other side is this true or not the other side is in very good condition.

 

[The Plankster Prankster]

if the T/O bearing is a proper fit to the input shaft, it'll be fine.
and $70 for a new T/O bearing, sounds a bit steep to me, $7 is more like what i was expecting, unless maybe you shop at a stealership or hire someone to install it for you...