‘52 4x4 w/SBC adapter - what clutch disc?

[52wagon]

Just got this 52 4x4, with no engine. It has a SBC adapter on the bellhousing and square tubing welded to the the crossmember to attach some kind of a saddle mount, the type you just put a single bolt through. I found a cheap 305 and wondered if anyone has done the SBC conversion before and know what clutch disc to run, and perhaps what mounts. I should have the Willys home this weekend and will take some pics of these parts as well as the wagon as a whole. Thanks, 52wagon

 

[52wagon]

Here's the bellhousing with adapter attached.

And the motor mount stands.

 

[ConroePowdercoating]

Did you ever get it going?

 

[CrazyCasey]

I’ve got one with a SBC mated to the original T-90, but I didn’t do the work, so I’m not sure what’s in there. Curious for the answer you find…

 

[ConroePowdercoating]

I’ve got one with a SBC mated to the original T-90, but I didn’t do the work, so I’m not sure what’s in there. Curious for the answer you find…

This is a crazy old thread stumbled on and figured I would see if he had it still.
Timothy

 

[CrazyCasey]

This is a crazy old thread stumbled on and figured I would see if he had it still.
Timothy

I see that Timothy. Haha. We’ll see if he figured it out. I’m hoping mine doesn’t need to come back apart.

 

[FinoCJ]

Some useful info here.....

The Novak Guide to Utility, Trucks, & Wagon Swaps

The Novak Guide to Utility, Trucks, & Wagon Swaps

www.novak-adapt.com

 

[Seabee]

Usually, the stock Willys disc will work, IF it is the same O.D. as the GM pressure plate.

 

[johnd]

Usually, the stock Willys disc will work, IF it is the same O.D. as the GM pressure plate.

Depends on the adapter and whether T90A/T90C or the T90J (or converted to T90J). The latter can use a GM 10 spline disc but the former has to use a Willys disc. I have never seen the adapter bell housing in the OP but would expect that to be set up for the T90J too just because it is a much stronger input shaft.

 

[KLankford]

I believe on Novaks site (or Advance Adapter) they have a writeup on throw-out bearing fit. This is one of the main issues depending on the pressure plate you use.

 

[Seabee]

Depends on the adapter and whether T90A/T90C or the T90J (or converted to T90J). The latter can use a GM 10 spline disc but the former has to use a Willys disc. I have never seen the adapter bell housing in the OP but would expect that to be set up for the T90J too just because it is a much stronger input shaft.

Actually, I've never seen one that didn't require the "J" box longer input shaft..................................

 

[johnd]

Actually, I've never seen one that didn't require the "J" box longer input shaft..................................

The "short" adapters are out there. I still have one hanging on the shop wall that came out of something I parted out long ago. The big problem using those is it usually puts the engine into the firewall unless you move everything forward and that produces its own set of problems. However, those would be one method of putting a T90C behind a sbc or other GM engine.