V8 Clutch conversion drawings

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Does anyone have a PDF that I can give to my machine shop for them to properly locate the V8 clutch holes to drill them on the lightened flywheel?
Lighten flywheel drawings would also be good to have.
 
Bolts are 5/16-18. Drill and tap accordingly. The 1st 1/4-5/16" of the hole is 5/16 dia for the shank of the PP bolt to enter. PP Bolts ere not threaded all the way under the head, just FYI.
 
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Long type clutches use the 3 pairs of bolts with the pairs being closely spaced. Most machine shops can use a machining index to mount the flywheel and rotate it in the mill with distance from center adjusted and degree setting of each bolt hole. All 9-inch inch Long clutches use the same distance and spacing so it's not a difficult job. Just bring them the flywheel and clutch cover for set up. Different diameter Long clutches have different distance and spacing to suit the diameter of the clutch.

Modern diaphragm and older Borg & Beck clutches all use 6 evenly spaced bolt holes and may have 3/8" bolts depending on the auto manufacturer's specifications.
 
Here's a picture of the bolt with the shoulder.
 

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Long type clutches use the 3 pairs of bolts with the pairs being closely spaced. Most machine shops can use a machining index to mount the flywheel and rotate it in the mill with distance from center adjusted and degree setting of each bolt hole. All 9-inch inch Long clutches use the same distance and spacing so it's not a difficult job. Just bring them the flywheel and clutch cover for set up. Different diameter Long clutches have different distance and spacing to suit the diameter of the clutch.

Modern diaphragm and older Borg & Beck clutches all use 6 evenly spaced bolt holes and may have 3/8" bolts depending on the auto manufacturer's specifications.

Some of the ford diaphragm clutches use the 3 pair very close to the 9in long clutch
I have seen some folks just file the holes out and bolt it on

J
 
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