Mustangs Unlimited and others sell new block plates. Just make sure you order the correct one. There are different ones for 157, 164 and then automatic or manual trans. The Auto trans unit has a removable section at the bottom to access the converter nuts. The plate also functions to index the starter to the flywheel or flexplate.
The trimming thing didnt work out.
We would have had to cut the entire starter ring off, that could have been a problem. Anyone know where I can get the small block plate aftermarket? I`ve tried, Summit, Jegs, CJ Pony Parts, and Mustangs Unlimited so far, nothing yet. All I can find are the dual bolt pattern block plates.
We would have had to cut the entire starter ring off, that could have been a problem. Anyone know where I can get the small block plate aftermarket? I`ve tried, Summit, Jegs, CJ Pony Parts, and Mustangs Unlimited so far, nothing yet. All I can find are the dual bolt pattern block plates.
Well I`m trying to be patient.....
I got a Granada disc conversion I`m wanting on it before the engine goes in, to make the brake line plumbing easier. I also placed a big order with Opentracker yesterday for the rest of my suspension parts, which I need before I can do the disc conversion. (need upper and lower control arms first).
And you know most of the rest of the story, the 2 months tranny thing....LOL
To be honest, its so freaking hot right now I cant do anything outside for more then 15 minutes after about 11am. It was 108 degrees yesterday.
The tranny was $650 with a 36k warrenty, I thought I did ok on it.
I got a Granada disc conversion I`m wanting on it before the engine goes in, to make the brake line plumbing easier. I also placed a big order with Opentracker yesterday for the rest of my suspension parts, which I need before I can do the disc conversion. (need upper and lower control arms first).
And you know most of the rest of the story, the 2 months tranny thing....LOL
To be honest, its so freaking hot right now I cant do anything outside for more then 15 minutes after about 11am. It was 108 degrees yesterday.
The tranny was $650 with a 36k warrenty, I thought I did ok on it.
Yea, been in the hundreds down here to for the past week. We're supposed to get wet tomorrow, looked like it a few minutes ago, but I think the T-Storm brewing changed it's mind. I picked up an extra C-4 the other day and brought it to my transmission guy. Gave hime a good AOD for his labor on it and the one in the Comet. Other than that, the Comet C-4 cost me $30 for oil.
This is why I gave-up on headers in a 65/66....well...1 of many reasons. Why not try filling them with sand (cap both ends with sheet metal), bolt them up to the engine on a stand, heat the header with a torch and bend it into position...this worked on 351'c' motors going in 65/66 cars we did back in the 70's and we did not have to cut the spring towers.
Well it fits now
With the correct bellhousing I have about 1/4 of an inch clearance, I would have liked more, but this works. The sand idea is pretty cool though, never heard of that.
I just hope when it all gets in the engine bay it still fits, if this dont work I`m going old hi-po manifolds.
With the correct bellhousing I have about 1/4 of an inch clearance, I would have liked more, but this works. The sand idea is pretty cool though, never heard of that.
I just hope when it all gets in the engine bay it still fits, if this dont work I`m going old hi-po manifolds.