Quicktime Bellhousing

[Ronbo]

I guess before this goes further let's think about the fact that the cut required on the Lakewood is on the bottom flange which is bolted to a flimsy block plate that ain't containing anything. However this portion of the housing is protecting... asphalt. Not to mention there's a nice big hole for the clutch fork aimed in the direction of the driver's family jewels...

I have my doubts there are many Cobra's here running engines remotely close to powerfull enough to blow a flywheel.

I think either will be fine and you can skip indexing if you don't mind wrecking your clutch.

"That's all I got to say about that." - Gump

[hi-tech cobra]

Ronbo,
Are you going to swing by for the festivities Friday? We'll be at a friends business (Fire Fighters Equipment Co.- 5638 Commonwealth Ave). Give me a call if you need directions.
John
P.S. He mentioned having some cool fire suppression gear for racing.

[QUICKTIME]

SFI allows a cutout for starter clearance as well as fork clearance. The argument is that the starter, when installed, will fill the hole and contain any failure suffiently. We have covers for the SBF currently (RM-6060-SC) and the FE and 460 covers will be completed in the next couple of weeks and offered as an accessory. These covers will give the housing a more finished look. The covers will bolt through the starter bolt holes from the backside and will adapt to any housings we currently have in the field. From a design standpoint, the openings allow for air flow to help cool the clutch package and can be used for clutch adjustments and inspection with the starter removed, most people do not see it as a big issue. We continue to make changes and improvements to make the product as flexable as possible. It is diffucult at best to design the perfect housing that will fit everyones needs because of the various applications. We have done our best to supply such a housing and are prepared to change if a better idea comes along.

Thanks again for your interest in QuickTime products.
Ross McCombs
President
QuickTime www.quicktimeinc.com

[undy]

Originally Posted by Ronbo

I guess before this goes further let's think about the fact that the cut required on the Lakewood is on the bottom flange which is bolted to a flimsy block plate that ain't containing anything.

On the block plate.. The block plate rests on the same plane that the flywheel explosion would follow, hence no direct impingement on the block plate from any flywheel/clutch debris. The explosion will go out radially and contact the bell housing, maybe ricocheting into the block plate somewhat. At that point most of the energy/inertia will have been expended. The 1/8" thick block plate "should" contain virtually any catastrophic failure and protect the back of the block. At any rate the block plate, what ever the thickness, shouldn't provide any safety risk.

Dave

[franklin]

Thank you Ross for the Starter Cover updates. That is great news, please keep us posted when it is available.
Todd