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Re: engine/trans compatability ?

To: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
Subject: Re: engine/trans compatability ?
From: Steve Laifman <laifman@flash.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 11:04:22 +0100
Kirt Jenssen wrote:
> 
> >
> > I have a 65 Tiger MK I . I have a rebuilt high performance 1987 302 I
> > will be dropping in place of the tired original 260  ( had a five bolt
> > bellhousing ). The engine will be carburated.  I am trying to find
> > information on the posible "set-ups" to use regarding bellhousings. The
> > 302 block is a 6 bolt. I have the original toploader transmission , HEH-E
> > with what I am to understand is the narrow 4 bolt pattern on the case . I
> > am not certain of what will be required to mate the 302 to the original
> > toploader. Any detailed suggestions will be appreciated as always.
> >
> > I have considered installing a 5 speed or automatic. Suggestions on this
> > route would also be much appreciated.
> >
> >          Kirt Jenssen
> >          B9473199

There is a "cross-over" bell housing with both the narrow and wide
transmission mounting holes (see CAT Shop Notes), but they seem hard to
find. The MKII 6-bolt clutch slave mounting bracket is listed in Sunbeam
Specialties Catalog.

-- 
Steve Laifman         < One first kiss,       >
B9472289              < one first love, and   >
                      < one first win, is all >
                      < you get in this life. >
                    

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