'67 RC426 Race Hemi bellhousing/starter problem

marfen · 12-04-2011, 07:38 PM

I've got a 67 RO/WO RC426 Steel Hemi bellhousing (1st pic) I'd like to install in a 68 street hemi. got the 172 tooth 11" flywheel, direct drive starter (3rd pic) but have run into a little snag. The top bolt of the starter attaches to the bellhousing via a 7/16 stud installed in the bell. Problem is the only way to secure the starter at the bottom is with a fine thread 7/16 bolt thru the bell into the starter from the back. Check out the 2nd pic. There isn't room for a bolt head, hex or allen, against the bellhousing and I don't want to take the grinder to this valuable, rare piece. Anyone know what was used for tightening the bottom of the starter to the bellhousing with? any insight greatly appreciated.

12-04-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
marfen Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 208 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 9 Posts	'67 RC426 Race Hemi bellhousing/starter problem I've got a 67 RO/WO RC426 Steel Hemi bellhousing (1st pic) I'd like to install in a 68 street hemi. got the 172 tooth 11" flywheel, direct drive starter (3rd pic) but have run into a little snag. The top bolt of the starter attaches to the bellhousing via a 7/16 stud installed in the bell. Problem is the only way to secure the starter at the bottom is with a fine thread 7/16 bolt thru the bell into the starter from the back. Check out the 2nd pic. There isn't room for a bolt head, hex or allen, against the bellhousing and I don't want to take the grinder to this valuable, rare piece. Anyone know what was used for tightening the bottom of the starter to the bellhousing with? any insight greatly appreciated. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by marfen; 12-04-2011 at 07:53 PM.