likes cars

My Hughes T400 is literally brand new. Bolted behind the LM7 in my 67 chevelle there are these nice big gaps for my headers to fit, except for those two big useless ears where the dust cover bolts onto the lower bell. I need to trim off a good bit of bell housing to fit through the gaps. The bell is SO much wider than the Ls engine.

Now only someone as stupid as me takes a cut off wheel to his brand new tranny. Anyone else as stupid as me? In other words, any insight on potential problems or cutting material options? I might get a pic posted here soon.

flippincamaro

iTrader: (23)

We cut them off all the time, a sawzall works great. Never have had a problem with doing it.

SnIpEz

iTrader: (4)

Go for it, very common practice around our shop and many many others

Monte4ever

iTrader: (2)

I cut mine off my th400 and will be cutting them off my 4L80E swap trans.

Sumter

iTrader: (3)

I cut mine off aswell

c0ncEpT

iTrader: (4)

Sawzal and a grinder work well. Wear a mask tho. **** flys everywhere.

ta02zx10r

iTrader: (19)

cutoff wheels are the fastest by far and they are the most dangerous by far as well. Face shield and safety glasses always. We use them a lot when we build our circulators/rigs etc. Very handy and very precise, straight cutting. Be careful with it. When they grenade...it's bad for everyone in the immediate area.

forcd ind

iTrader: (7)

after you cut them off, take a file and go all the way around the edges, smooth them out-prevents any cracks from forming, and bloodied hands, lol
i use a sawzal, makes a nice straight cut, with the proper blade

maddoglou454

That is correct, we do it here everyday. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to call or e-mail us.

Thank You,
"Mad Dog" Lou

Mad Dog Transmissions
Phone 770-781-0949
Fax 770-781-0969

Web: www.maddogtransmissions.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maddogtransmissions
Twitter: www.twitter.com/maddoglou
YouTube: www.youtube.com/maddogtransmissions

soundengineer

iTrader: (16)

portable band saw works amazing...
safe, no huge mess, cuts quickly

3rdgen92maro

iTrader: (20)

Used a sawzall to cut them off my th400 literally took about a minute total to do both sides. Just mark a straight line and cut away!