Metric 200 question
 

I just looked at my metric 200 case, getting ready for spring, and it has
the dreaded bell housing crack. I have another case, but it has the
solenoid plug for a lockup which mine does not have. Can I swap
the internals, or do I need the non-lockup case? Thanks, J.R.

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Have a competent shop Tig weld it for you.

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That's my 3rd or 4th option, trying to find out about the cases. J.R.

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Whose trans is it?

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You should probably replace the case with a pre-1981 case , so that your spacer plate and VB will be compatible . Hopefully you are not running a solid transmission mount , which would put extra stress on the case . Also did you cut the "ears" off the bellhousing for header clearance ? Sometimes that creates a stress riser .

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Ron, it was built by Dynamic. No, don't run a solid mount, but replaced
what looked like a tired beat up one with a new hard rubber one last
year. No, didn't cut the ears off. J.R.

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We broke two cases until we went with McClay with the strut on it for the Corvette. No problems since.

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The brace on the pass side is a must have item....If you really want to sleep at night call Leo G. For the replacement bell housing. Money well spent and far superior to the factory metric case.....

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J&W Ultra bell

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Worked on a KS/A with a Metric 200 and I remember calling a trans guy to see if that brace needed to be there. Never saw anything like that before. I left it after being told DO NOT TOUCH IT! :)

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We do run a brace, and haven't had a problem in 3 years.

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What does the brace look like,and where does I t go?

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I cracked two before going to an ultra bell.

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One version:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...psugv7dbux.jpg

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This is kind of off topic but still a metric question. Has anyone ever broke a rear end gear set and as a result hurt the transmission, specifically a metric 200?

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Turbo Action also has a bellhousing for Metric 200. Check with them.

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Common problem not only related to TH200's. Anytime you tear a ring & pinion out, it's a good idea to drop the pan on the trans at the same time. Banging from the rear end often causes roller clutch (sprag) failure.

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Would think cracking the bell is caused by stress from chassis flex.
There is ET in a stiff chassis. :D

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Where/when will you notice the failure? I put new gears in the car just so I can move it. I started the car up and just went forward and reverse to put it in the garage and nothing seemed out of whack. Ill definitely drop the pan, would I feel a difference in higher gears?

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Who makes the brace? I done a search and couldn't find one. Thanks.

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You need an ultra bell if you want the cracking issue to go away for good. Even with the brace the factory bell will still crack.

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Would you use the brace with an ultra bell?

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I wouldn't bother running it. Drop the trans pan and you'll probably find evidence of a torn-up rear sprag with small pieces of rollers and springs in the pan. Common event when you tear the rear out.

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If it was a violent break on the starting line you definitely better look. I have broken one 350 and one 200 planetary that way.

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You probably won't be able to tell if the low/rev sprag is on the way out , that way.
It needs to be inspected physically , at least annually, in my opinion
High maintenance item on the 200.
If anyone knows of an upgraded unit, I'm listening.

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Its weird. car launched great, wheels came up way higher than normal. 330' time was the best ever, then BANG! gears were lost. pulled over as fast as a I could to the wall, checked for leaks, towed to the pits in neutral.

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BTW, I use a brace with my metric and have zero issues. you wont need one with an ultra bell.

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Where can you buy the brace? Thanks.

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What kind of performance gain can someone expect by going from 2:74 low gear to a 2:91 in a 74 Camaro running stock eliminator with a 350 and weighing 3740lbs.

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I am curious about that also ,if you decide to try that please post your result !

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I had two different transmission companies tell me .02-.04 in 60 ft.
depending on weight. The heavier the combo, the bigger the
gain. I was on the lighter side so I chose not to spend the money.
On a 3700 lb. car it might be worth it. J.R.

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