1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

ISO Bell Housing for a 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 401 Eng (Nailhead)
The problem I am having is the fork is bent. I am unable to find a new one or anyone who can repair mine.
Any help/advice is much appreciated.



Just wanted to say thank you to Ted for locating the part I needed, much appreciated.

 

Check to see if Jason Cook knows someone who has repaired forks.

 

The 65-66 GS bellhousing doesn't use a conventional fork.
It has a crossshaft spanning the inside of the bell with a yoke on it to actuate the release bearing. The crossshaft has a lever on the end, outside the bell.
What 'fork' are you looking for?

A GS bellhousing is difficult to find and expensive. Perhaps you would consider using a hydraulic throwout bearing instead?

 

I have had the shaft mentioned built by my machine shop. The fork is cast iron and is held in place by a key/keyway in the shaft - is the cast iron part broken?
there may be an extra shaft and fork around my garage somewhere. Talk to us :TU:

 

I have tried several machine shops in my area and there all afraid to try it. It actually isn't broken, but one side is twisted. I put in a whole new clutch and shortly thereafter it broke
one of the clips on the throwout bearing. I really appreciate your help. It would be great if you have one. I see that you live in Cincinnati, I actually live just outside Blanchester, Oh.

Thanks again
Fred King

 

Here is a picture of stuff I found. The fork has new hardened steel pins for working the throwout bearing.

 

THANX for sharing the fotos Ted! I am about to dismantle mine as well!!!...NOT because its broked or twisted, but because I am restoring it... :Brow:

WHeelz, Tampa Bay

 

Hi Ted,

Would like to talk to you about the parts you posted on this page. Will you private message me your phone number, so I can get in touch with you? I'm new at this and not sure if I'm doing it
right. I private messaged you my phone number, and since I haven't heard anything, thought maybe I did it wrong.

Thank you
Fred King

 

Just curious,is 401 4-speed stuff 401 only or will 300 4-speed parts work on a 401?

 

Guessing:
the pedals may be the only common item. From the pedal to clutch linkage is unique for GS and Nailhead engine.

Fred: I sent my phone #, call me saturday.