Correct Fork, bellhousing, clutch for 1969 Camaro

**66cayne** · #1 11-03-2021, 12:08 AM

I am having some trouble with my new clutch install. My install is an Muncie M21, '621' bellhousing and 11" clutch behind a 350 sbc. The fork I have for this is the ( 10.4 "in length). when installed it will not center the throwout bearing on the clutch diaphram fingers. After researching this problem I was advised that Chevy used two forks in '69 based on the clutch size/bellhousing used. Theey are: # 3892632 and # 14066235; Per the information I received, clutch fork # 14066235 (which measures 11" in length} was used with the '621' bellhousing and 11" clutch when installed on the higher horsepower 350s Camaros { like a 350/300 hp in an SS}. The # 3892632 fork was installed on other sbcs and ironically the 1969 Z28 as well. If anyone has can shed some clarity on this subject it would be much appreciated. Regards

**KevinW** · #2 11-03-2021, 01:09 AM

Hmm, it doesn't sound like the 14066235 (73-81) fork will work without modification based on this post: https://www.camaros.net/threads/clut...rewall.200119/

I went down and looked at my 621 bellhousing and fork destined for my 69 SS350 and measured the fork (no numbers on it

) and it measures 10 1/8". When looking down the center it does look aligned, but I hope it is the correct one! I bought it many decades ago!

**66cayne** · #3 11-03-2021, 02:59 AM

Thanks, did you fully seat the fork on the ball stud for this picture?

**Too Many Projects** · #4 11-03-2021, 03:05 AM

Yes, the Z28 did get the 403 bell for 10.5 clutch and shorter fork.
Are you keeping the bearing centered on the fork ends, or pushing all the way back ? It needs to be balanced on the ends and the spring holds it there until the trans is installed and it rides on the input collar.

**KevinW** · #5 11-03-2021, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66cayne

Thanks, did you fully seat the fork on the ball stud for this picture?

Yes it is.

**Jonesy** · #6 11-03-2021, 02:43 PM

3892632 is the clutch fork for both 11" and 10.25" clutches

All the GM parts books verify this. There are not 2 different forks.
Both bellhousings, the 403 and 621 took the same fork.

**William** · #7 11-03-2021, 03:37 PM

Was in the parts biz back in the day. Recall a few guys having problems with a release fork rubbing on the tunnel.

There was another part number for passenger car applications, 3860005.

**66cayne** · #8 11-03-2021, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonesy

3892632 is the clutch fork for both 11" and 10.25" clutches

All the GM parts books verify this. There are not 2 different forks.
Both bellhousings, the 403 and 621 took the same fork.

Thanks for the clarity fellows. Per your post and the pictures above I re-checked mine and it fits just as in the posted pics. I simply had it seated too deeply in the fork opening, not riding on the end of the fingers. My learning experience. Regards

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