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KURT GROSS · 02-16-2013, 10:53 PM

Need advice please!
I have a 1970 Nova, 350/TH200. The TH200 and convertor are new, and the case has the JW Bell bellhousing. The old TH200 had a stock case. It sure looks like i need to switch flexplates from my current 168 tooth to the smaller 153. The flexplate to bellhousing clearance is really tight inside the JW Bell and i just can't believe it should be that tight. I hope someone on here has "been there done that" and can give me some advice.

Thanks for any help or comments.
Kurt Gross

02-16-2013, 10:53 PM	#1
KURT GROSS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does JW Bell require using smaller flexplate? Need advice please! I have a 1970 Nova, 350/TH200. The TH200 and convertor are new, and the case has the JW Bell bellhousing. The old TH200 had a stock case. It sure looks like i need to switch flexplates from my current 168 tooth to the smaller 153. The flexplate to bellhousing clearance is really tight inside the JW Bell and i just can't believe it should be that tight. I hope someone on here has "been there done that" and can give me some advice. Thanks for any help or comments. Kurt Gross __________________ 2001 Division 6 S/ST Champion 2002 Jegs Allstar 2010 Woodburn Dragstrip S/P Track Champion