Bellhousing
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Racer
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Bellhousing
I need to replace the bell-housing on my 1968. This was originally a 427, but now has a 454. It is a Muncie 4 speed.
The shop discovered a couple of cracks while taking the clutch out. I am replacing the clutch and will probably be going with a center force dual friction clutch. Looks like the flywheel has some hot spots as well.
I'm not doing this myself. I wish I had the knowledge and ability. I am ordering the parts myself and want to make sure I get the correct bell-housing. I wasn't sure if it matter that the engine is now a 1974 Chevy 454 built to 468.
Thanks guys
The shop discovered a couple of cracks while taking the clutch out. I am replacing the clutch and will probably be going with a center force dual friction clutch. Looks like the flywheel has some hot spots as well.
I'm not doing this myself. I wish I had the knowledge and ability. I am ordering the parts myself and want to make sure I get the correct bell-housing. I wasn't sure if it matter that the engine is now a 1974 Chevy 454 built to 468.
Thanks guys
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also keep in mind if you use a scattershield or a reproduction aluminum it`s a good idea to get the bellhousing degreed into the centerline of the crankshaft, they are usually off. the genuine GM bellhousings were held to a much closer tolerance than the Chinese replicas.
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My opinion
Very simple, all you need to do is have your repair shop weld the old housing........it fit coming off and will fit going back on.....actually its the best choice......start screwing around with aftermarket parts and many times run into problems with clutch linkage......but it's your piece