Dial Indicators

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by Large Arbor

Ok, re-aligned bell housing and I have +5 at 6 o'clock and +6 and 3 o'clock. I have zero at 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock. Do I divide the above and is this good enough?

Also I see some have recommended welding washers to the bellhousing for the dowels. What does that accomplish?

I was thinking of squirting lock tight in the dowels to help hold them in place.

Advice here would be much appreciated.

Phil

I take it these are readings of 1/1000 inch. The center of the bellhousing register is .0025 in high and .003 in right (pass side) in comparison to the crank centerline.

I forget what you are running for a transmission. If you are using a Toploader with a pilot bushing, I think those figures are good enough. I usually see not more than .005 out as a limit for use with a pilot bushing.

If you are using a Tremic, especially with a roller pilot bearing, you probably need to consult with their instructions or someone with some experience installing their transmission.

As I mentioned once before you may be able to very slightly shift the bellhousing towards center with the bolts lightly snug by rapping on the side of it with a rubber mallet.

You do not need to weld washers on a Quicktime Bellhousing.

The dowels should not move once the bellhousing is bolted down tight but a little locktight (probably blue - medium strength) would certainly not hurt.

Good luck