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Hey Larry, The bellhousing your looking for Im
pretty sure is #3899621 thats for the large clutch (11.5"inch) and 168 tooth
flywheel. I got one off e-bay a couple of months ago, but you might find a
better deal at a swap. or used scatershield for budget reasons. Also I have
maybe a silly question is the 396 internaly or externaly balanced ?
Jimmy.C
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 7:26
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Bell
Housing
Brad,
Thanks for the offer, but like you, I would like
to run the bigger clutch. I spent some time with my machine shop guy, and he
told my my engine should put out 425 to 450 HP, so I'm thinking I should go
with the larger clutch...
Larry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 6:31
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Bell
Housing
Larry,
You
could have extended your drive and picked it up while you were almost
close! I have a 3858403 (which just happens to be a prime
number!?!) bellhousing that will work as long as you stick with the
small clutch. In fact, that is why I have the extra. I plan on
using the 11" clutch for my Corvette, and the old bellhousing will not fit
the big clutch.
I
have some pictures I took of it when I pulled it so others can see what it
is like. It has two very tiny cracks, but still "rings" nicely.
You can only see the cracks in the close-up pictures, but in the full view,
one is in the green area at the left, and the other is just to the left of
the left hole on the bottom.
http://epage.com/brad/Corvette/bellhousing/
I'm
sure we can work something out if you want it, but you may also be able to
find one locally, or one without even a tiny crack as they are more
common than the big ones that I needed (and spent $100 for). I can
touch up the paint if you need it!
Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood
Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1
'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body
Brakes | 275/40/17 Kumho MX
Well, I picked up an M-20 tranny for my 396
from Matt here on the list. I will run that for a bit, and hope to upgrade
to a 5 speed tranny once the car is on the road...
I still need to pick up a clutch setup and a
bell housing. I plan to buy the clutch parts new. What's your thoughts on
used bell housings? Also, if I have to but one anyways, should I just
consider a scatter shield instead?
And finally, anybody on the list have any for
sale?
Thanks,
Larry
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