06-27-2003, 12:14 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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Denny / all, step1 complete....
Well, the results are in after 3.5 hours of repeated measurements and reverification by myself and then again by an aerospace product machinist:
Lakewood FE Bellhousing, Test Indicator Results:
Side-to-Side: off center by .015
Top-to-Bottom: off center by .021
My Lakewood bellhousing is an unacceptable product. I can't believe companies get away with manufacturing this type of junk. Punching holes vs. boring holes is definitely not going to save Lakewood money when considering future lost sales. I just talked with David Kee today, and he said there was another customer with one that was even worse than mine, .050 off and it cost the guy a brand new 4-speed Toploader because of it - granaded after short term usage...
Beware, if you are reading this and just bought a new Lakewood bellhousing for your FE, verify and fix the bellhousing runout before you install the motor in your car. Don't risk it.
Thanks to everyone that replied.
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Duane
Western States Cobra Group 1998-2016.
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