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Re: Buick/Oldsmobile Bellhousings

To: James R Bown <Bowan@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: Buick/Oldsmobile Bellhousings
From: William Parris <parrisw@home.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 19:00:18 -0700
I had one with a T-5 5speed trans and it fit fine. 

Will Parris

James R Bown wrote:
> 
> I have a question concerning  215 Buick/Oldsmobile bellhousings (Clutch
> Housings).  I recently acquired a TransDapt  aftermarket bellhousing.  This
> TransDapt bellhousing measures approx. 5/8" shorter than a factory
> Buick/Olds bellhousing.  The engine side matches up to a 215 perfectly.  The
> transmission side matches up perfectly with a GM Saginaw 4-speed.  The
> problem is that the input shaft sticks out 5/8" too far.  How would it be
> possible to use this shorter bellhousing?  Is there some variety of
> transmissions with a 5/8" shorter input shaft that this bellhousing was
> designed for?  Or are you supposed to use some type of additional spacer?
> Any input or ideas is appreciated.
> Regards,
> Jim B.
> Bowan@uswest.net

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