Re: New to the Flathead game and need advice
I have a 41 pickup with 3.54s and 6.50 tyres. It drives very nice, but I do like to cruise 50 mph. 55 occasionally.
Forget the S10 trans unless you want to completely rework the truck with new rear suspension, axle, etc. etc.
Clutch chatter is probably more to do with engine and trans mounts and engine steady rods than clutch adjustment. If the clutch engages at the top and releases somewhere the adjustment is ok. You want about 1" free movement of the pedal before the linkage takes up the slack. You need a good pedal return spring and the pedal needs to return smartly.
Personally I think you need to bear in mind it is 80 years old and wasn't designed to cruise at 60 mph. The aerodynamics, beakes and wind noise are not condusive to high speeds.
You might be able to locate a complete rear end with good 3.54 or 3.78 gears and swap it in.
Or just take care of the clutch chatter issue and be prepared to sit back and relax and travel at a speed that is more comfortable.
What size tyres do you have? It's all part of the formula when talking about gearing. If they are the wheels and tyres in your avatar they might be smaller than stock and adding to the revvy revvy feeling you have.
Mart.
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