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Rick,
Somewhere in the early 80's is all I know. You would have to
research it. Ask a junk yard guy to look them up. You thinking about
one?
That hole where the tranny mounts and the front shaft cover/bearing
retainer(not sure of proper part name) goes in is what I think he was
referring to, yes. That's my impression. Could be wrong though, but
that's the only thing that makes sense to me.
Steve
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2 questions - what year truck has this tranny.
Also - when you say "bearing pilot hole " do you mean the large hole at
the back of bellhousing where tranny mounts? thats what I was
measuring. As differentiated from pilot bearing.
rick
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Here's what I was told.
"New Process overdrive 4 speed with a Chevy bolt pattern. A 69
bellhousing would have to be slightly modified to fit it,
the bearing pilot hole would have to be made larger, but otherwise it
fits. It is stronger than a Muncie, but not much heavier. It lets you
run a 3.73, or 4.11 gear, and still cruise on the highway at 70mph in
comfort."
It is out of an early to mid 80's Chevy pick-em-up truck. I am going to
give it a try and if there's something I don't like about it, I'll yank
it and put in something else. For the price it's worth a try for what I
want. A lot of long distance traveling to car shows, no racing (although
I might put my foot into it once in a while.), and moderate big block
power (300-375 hp). I don't know much more about it than that.
I was told that the correct truck Bell Housing was a Hollander #771 and
a normal housing is #554. Still undecided on which one I want, but
starting to worry if what Rick said is true about not being able to open
it up more than 1/8 inch. Not sure how much clearance I need yet as I
haven't taken possession yet. If I can't go with the explosion proof
housing I will just go stock.
Thanks for the link Denny.
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What transmission are you putting in? That would help us considerably.
Bellhousings are the same for SBC vs BBC.
rick schaefer
72 El camino
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