Clutch Fork/Bellhousing Interference

[Greg West]

I have a 6022W Quick Time bellhousing, McLeod SoftLok clutch assembly, 16505 McLeod throwout bearing, and a 3887177 GM clutch fork. When I adjust the clutch ball so there is clearance between the pressure plate and the clutch fork, the clutch fork hits the engine side of the transmission face plate on the bellhousing before the pressure plate releases the clutch disc. Has anyone else run into this problem?

Thank you.

[Chevy55]

I had that problem but when I changed to a motor plate it moved the trans back to give me the clearance. Maybe you could add another block plate to move the tranny back?

[Greg Barsamian]

Are you using Lakewood Clutch Linkage? (Lakewood Part # 2478)

[Greg West]

I have modified the pivot ball I have so I can adjust it in and out. With the pivot ball that came with the Quick Time, the fork is up tight against the pressure plate. I did compare the distance from the engine face to the trans face of the Quick Time bellhousing and an old Lakewood housing that I have. The Quick Time is .068" shorter than the Lakewood. This measurement includes the difference in thickness of the respective engine plates for each bellhousing.

[Ed Carpenter]

I got rid of the ball altogether and bought a Browell fork with a heim joint. Very adjustable both for depth and in and out.

[Bob Gullett]

What kind of clutch are you using? I used to run the QT 6022W with a stock fork, stock non adjustable fork pivot ball with a 16010 McLeod bearing and dual disc 7in clutch. Never had an issue with a fork hitting the pressure plate.

[Greg West]

Thanks for the replies. The clutch is a McLeod Soft Lok with a .380" thick disc. If I shorten the pivot ball so the fork doesn't hit the pressure plate, the fork will then hit the bellhousing when the clutch pedal is depressed preventing the clutch from disengaging.