1965 Clutch Fork Arm

[Ray C.]

I am in the process of re-assembling a 1965 roadster. I am cleaning the bellhousing and hope to install the clutch assembly in the near future. The clutch fork arm is rusty with no signs of paint. the 1965 JG calls for "paint or considerable engine paint overspray." Would the fork be painted engine color or black. If black, what would be the sheen.

Thanks for any help!
Ray #36314

[Joe L.]

Re: 1965 Clutch Fork Arm

Ray-----

If there is any paint, at all, on the fork it will be engine orange. At the moment, though, I don't recall if the fork was installed at the engine plant or St. Louis. Check your AIM for this. If it was installed at the engine plant, it may have received some overspray when the engine was painted. If it was installed at St. Louis, then there should have been no overspray or paint, at all.

[John H.]

Re: 1965 Clutch Fork Arm

Ray & Joe -

The clutch fork was part of the engine assembly as received, so if it shows any overspray, it would be orange.

[Ray C.]

Re: 1965 Clutch Fork Arm

Thanks!! Ray