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Mar 11, 2004 | 10:03 PM

00fxd

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Bellhousing

Has anyone got any experience using an old chevrolet cast iron bellhousing instead of an aluminum as a blast shield? I have an old one cast # 3815891. Can anyone tell me what this is off originally? It measures up great and should work but I don't want to get into trouble finding out I used the wrong release bearing or something.

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Mar 11, 2004 | 10:18 PM

magicv8

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Re: Bellhousing (00fxd)

It's a 60s part number, probably truck.

I'll add to that by saying that I have installed 50s cast iron Corvette housings, and when I raced in the 60s - they were not considered a substitute for a steel blast shield. If you flog your car and are afraid of losing your feet, get a real blast shield. It will be cheaper than a prosthetic device and a lot less painful to install.

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Mar 13, 2004 | 02:47 PM

00fxd

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Re: Bellhousing (magicv8)

Thanks magic, I hear of all sorts of problems with trans alignment and release bearings with the aftermarket blast shields. I have heard of quite a few guys useing this heavy cast iron housing for the same effect.

Mar 13, 2004 | 03:06 PM

wickedwillie

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Re: Bellhousing (00fxd)

A cast bellhousing is NOT a replacement for a scattersheid. Just a good way of losing ur legs.
I have a steel blast proof bellhousing, engine plate, and an adjustable pivot, that I used in my '66 coupe for the last 20 years . I had no problems with it,just replaced it(along with 200 other things) to bring the car back to a more stock unit
I am in the Kootenays , just IM me if your interested
Mark

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Mar 13, 2004 | 04:48 PM

67ratrag

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Re: Bellhousing (00fxd)

A scattershield is no biggie anymore. We used one along with a hayes clutch with the standard (flatfaced) throwout bearing, hooked right up, works great.

Mar 13, 2004 | 05:19 PM

andy60

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Re: Bellhousing (67ratrag)

The problem you may have using other than Corvette bellhousing how the linkage bolts up. I have modified other than Corvette bell housings to work and all you have to do is drill and tap an extra hole but you need to make sure it was cast with the boss allowing for it.

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Mar 13, 2004 | 06:50 PM

TJefferson2020

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Re: Bellhousing (wickedwillie)

Hey Willie -

You guys are freaking me out. What's the story on losing your legs? Is this just a racing thing or is there some kind of danger that is Corvette specific - I assume you are talking about the clutch blowing up - is this something I should worry about on my daily driver?

pm

Mar 13, 2004 | 09:22 PM

wickedwillie

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Re: Bellhousing (pjmonfre)

My car was, since the early '70's a race car.Dana 60 on a 4-link,high rpm 427, and later an LS7.I have never had a clutch blow up,and have never witnessed one blow up, but years ago i saw the aftermath of one,and I have seen pics.Just never wanted to be there myself.
I am still running my LS7 on the street, just less compression.I'm no longer running a scattershield,as it will never see the "use & abuse" on the street that it has on the track.