This is probably obvious to most but maybe someone will learn from my
mistake.
I just finished installing my new 289 engine and newly rebuilt crossmember
and did some measuring to make sure I got the right starter. After doing
some reading I came across a discussion about differences between
bellhousings and flywheels. That got me to thinking. When I had my engine
built, the builder noticed that I had a 164 tooth flywheel and thought I
should use a 157 tooth flywheel in the Tiger. Makes sense. It never
occured to me that the bellhousing I had acquired years ago ( hard to find
narrow bolt pattern toploader to 6 bolt engine case ) that came out of my
previous Tiger, might not work. It came out of a Tiger with a 289 after
all.
Well, I just measured the starter location. Turns out it is a bellhousing
for a 164 tooth flywheel. I am so screwed. I was already on a tight
schedule getting the Tiger ready for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
Take care,
Bob
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