Lend Lease Chev 1 1.5 ton

[Ganmain Tony]

Long time between posts Chris...anyway welcome back!

Is this the sort of truck you are referring to?

[Chevrolet 41]

Hi Tony,

Yes, it has been awhile b/w posts. You know the story, juggling restoration, family, hobbies, going to events, work !

I've actually saved that picture to my Chev file. Yes that is the one I have. Thanks for picking up on the thread.

I have a clutch that needs some attention (I've learned how to grind gears unfortunately) and looking for parts/kits/spares like everyone else I guess.

Any ideas?

[Ganmain Tony]

Im slowly doing one myself - but I have nothing spare at this point in time...having said that if I find a clutch plate thats suitable Ill give you a hoy.

There are people on this forum who I'm sure have stuff you may be looking for though...

Have you got any pictures of your beast that you could post and perhaps some to illustrate your issues.

Here's the one I'm doing

[Bob McNeill]

Std chev ? try a v8 holden 1 tonner plate, it,s 1/4 " smaller but same spline, thrust brg is the same for both models.

[Chevrolet 41]

Here is a before photo of the Chev on arrival (on a flatbed) in about August 2009 I think it was. Rescued her from a farm in Victoria. It was running with a 500ml squirt bottle with petrol in it, sitting on the roof, feeding into the Carter W1 carb.

Bob - that advice sounds like gold and will check it out thank you.

Tony good luck with yours. It looks like mine did to be sure.

Be great to see a dedicated thread to the 1 1.5 tonners.

Many thanks

[motto]

Hi Chris.
In answer to your question on whether a Stude gearbox will fit in your Chev, the answer is yes and no. These vehicles had a 216 engine in them originally so what engine are you referring to when you say 235? If a splash feed truck engine the 5 speed o'drive Clark g/box from a Stude US6 will bolt to the bell housing but the clutch shaft is very different. What you really need is the g/box from a GMC 6x6 or the clutch shaft and bearing retainer from one to convert the Stude box to that configuration. The rest of the g/box is the same for both GMC and Stude.
To cut it short, the GMC 6x6 box will bolt straight onto the original 216 or a 235 truck engine, everything fits. BUT, if installing this box on an engine to go in the truck in your picture you will have to cut away half of the engine mount cross member. The reason for that is because the 5 speed Clarck box is basically flat on the front whereas the original 4 speed Chev box steps back below the lower edge of the bell housing.
Another thing about the box out of the 6x6s is that they both use a 2 speed transfer case so the speedo drive is off that not the gearbox. There is no provision on the g/box to run a speedo.
If when you say 235 engine you are referring to a Blue Flame, it could be from a car with smaller clutch and bell housing.
I can supply an original NOS clutch plate should you want it.
David

[Chevrolet 41]

Hello David,

Thanks for posting and sorry for not replying sooner. Your advice is excellent though I'm in a pickle re maintenance as no workshop facilities at home except basic tools. I need to get the clutch assembly out and see what size it is to perhaps get replacement parts from the US.

David, would you be able to measure the clutch plate for me in case I can repair my exisiting one using yours please? Can go from that point on.

Thanks in advance