You can always have a plate welded over the hole...
On Fri, 16 Feb 2001, Larry Hoy wrote:
> I can't see any reason this transmission should be passed up. The early
>starter is a Bendix type which engages from the back side
> of the flywheel. Therefore there is a need to cut a hole through the
>bellhousing to accomodate this starter (since the OD is
> obviously the later 4 syncro type). A later engine with the newer starter
>will still fit, however you'll have a hole in the bell
> housing. I don't think the hole becomes any kind of an issue, except a place
>for debris to enter the bell housing. I suspect
> leaving it open would be fine. After all the early transmissions had the
>hole too. Maybe others have a different idea.
>
> Seems to me $300 for a OD car without an engine is good deal.
>
> Good luck.
>
> PS If the car is near Denver and you don't want it, let me know.
>
> Larry Hoy
>
> >A week or two ago I queried the list on the wisdom of purchasing a $300
>parts car that contained a Laycock OD transmission ...
> snip
> >he found that whoever refitted the engine had drilled out a portion of the
>bell housing on the OD transmission to
> >make room for the earlier model starter motor on the 18GB engine ...
> snip
> >Should I quit on the deal since he has offered me an out?
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