THANKS MIKE. JIMMY.C ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:15 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BELLHOUSING
> > The typical pick-up truck (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton) with a 4sp behind a > typical SBC/BBC have a larger bearing retainer opening (5") compared to > the cars (4 5/8"). > > http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/GmTruckBellhousingInfo.pdf shows > more detail, including pics. These bell housings can be used, but will > require a special made adapter ring to accommodate the larger opening > which in turns requires machining to your bearing retainer to "lock" > the adapter ring in place. > > Beyond that, I'm pretty sure the truck bells are suitable for use in > our cars. > > Hope that helps a bit. > Mike > > > > > > Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > > > > From: Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Date: 2005/05/09 Mon PM 06:07:48 EDT > > > To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]> > > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BELLHOUSING > > >No, the truck bell won't work directly. You'll for sure >need an > > adapter ring. > > > > What's bigger? > > The big hole that front of tranny fits into? > > When we say truck are we talking bigger than pickups? > > Thanks > > > > > > Pete Geurds > > Douglassville, PA > > > > > >
