Mating a '38 Lasalle trans up to our 59A Flathead, and it looks like I need a 9" clutch disc, but with a 1" 10 spline center to fit over the Cad input shaft, smaller then the 1 1/8" per standard Ford. Any idea where I can get one??? Thanks, -Dean
Dean, Unless someone has changed, or customized that Lasalle tranny, it has a 1 1/4 -10 spline shaft. International Scouts have the 1.25" 10 spline centers that work. Here is one that would work for you: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IH-NOS-9-Cl...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4167e83cd5 You can buy them new at most parts stores. Good luck!
Are you sure its a LaSalle tranny??..did you measure the input spline correctly? 1" 10 spline is not correct for a LaSalle.
I'll double check it at the shop, but I have a 10" disc here that I know fits it, and the diameter is smaller then the 1 1/8" Ford, looks like 1" across. The 1 1/8" fits on but is way too sloppy, pretty sure it's not 1 1/4"?? It's smaller than the Ford... -Dean
Once again- Caddy and Lasalle trannies of that era are all 1-1/4" 10 spline. Some early Fords, 50's pickups I think, had 1-3/8" ten spline- you sure that isn't the disc you have? Take a 1-1/4 wrench, and see how it fits on the splines of the shaft. I'll bet you it fits, but the 1" wrench will not.
38Flattie- you are probably right, I bet I'm measuring wrong, that would make sense. I'll check tomorrow but I'm sure that's it, so I need a 9" disc with a 1 1/4" 10 spline. The trans IS a '38 Cad/LaSalle. -Dean
If you have a clutch that fits send it to Fort Wayne Clutch, http://www.fortwayneclutch.com/ After many moons of looking for a pressure plate and clutch for my 38 I sent the old ones to them. Took about a week, got a great rebuilt clutch and pressure plate back, cost was around $180 for both.
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