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11-16-2017, 09:58 AM | #21 |
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Re: Bellhousing
This is from a thread on the YB.
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:15 AM To: Info Subject: Bellhousing Recertification Dear Sir Could you please tell me if an adjustment hole like this is an acceptable modification for recertification? Thank You Thank You for your support of McLeod Racing. Yes that would be acceptable for SFI re certification. Kind Regards, cid:448235323@06022013-176A Billy Mieczkowski Technical Sales Mcleod Racing 1600 Sierra Madre Circle Placentia, Ca 92870 billym@mcleodracing.com tel:714 630 2764 Ext 223 fax:714 630 5129 |
11-16-2017, 02:07 PM | #22 |
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Re: Bellhousing
I drilled a hole to check airgap in my Browell. When it came back from the first recert, they tapped it and put a plug in. No questions or additional charges other than the recert fee. Not everyone is liable to do the same, so beware.The bellhousings with a window require recert every 2 years.
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Re: Bellhousing
The SFI re-certification and drilling a hole for the air gap can be an issue. Browell Bellhousing made this modification to mine. As I understand it after having a conversion with Brian at Browell, the only hole that can be drilled into the Bellhousing without impacting the cert has to be done to the transmission flange. People drill a hole in the flange to make clutch adjustments with a T-handle. The large window might not make that necessary. It will depend on the clutch that you use and if you can get access though the window.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/141020629@N07/prnT0P In regards to the Bickle clutch fork setup. I also attempted to do this. https://www.flickr.com/gp/141020629@N07/D9R7Kt I found in theory it works great. However, In practice I found out that the heim joint has too large of a profile and it created clearance issues with the clutch that i am using and the limited space available in the bellhousing. I could not reduce the height of the pivot enough to get enough clearance. The standard pivot ball is a much lower profile. In the end, I used the stock style setup but i reinforced the clutch fork. The Bickle setup is sitting in a drawer. Quote:
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11-16-2017, 03:46 PM | #24 |
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Re: Bellhousing
That would have been really slick,if you could have made it work. I will probably have to modify a fork for mine also.
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11-16-2017, 05:37 PM | #25 |
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I purchased a kit for my 69 camaro. I think Bickle sells it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/141020.../shares/XxJK73 I used it as a starting point then modified the clutch fork to use a Heim joint. Last edited by JohnRoderick; 11-16-2017 at 06:00 PM. Reason: photo hosting fail |
11-17-2017, 06:53 AM | #26 |
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Thanks for the info. Definitely saved my $400 on the clutch fork!!! To bad that wont work!!
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11-18-2017, 09:31 PM | #27 |
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Here are the pictures of the clutch fork that were requested. Credit goes to Phil Mandella Jr. for the fabrication.
https://flic.kr/p/21CcUGo https://flic.kr/p/21F2k1M https://flic.kr/p/ZjDY2B |
11-19-2017, 12:59 AM | #28 |
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That is nice, thanks for the photos !!!
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11-19-2017, 08:09 AM | #29 |
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We were talking about welding a heim to the end of the fork but I really like the extra adjustment of that set up!!! Thanks for the pic.
Not bellhousing related but I'm getting ready to re stab the motor and get the trans mounted..... are you guys using any type of trans mount or bolting it directly to the crossmember?? |
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I used a Energy Suspension brand polyurethane transmission mount, Jerico said to use it.
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