metallicsniper

I have a 2000 z28 with a t56. I am trying to install my new clutch and bellhousing but have hit a snag. I bolted the bellhousing to the block with no problem. It is dialed in within the limits of tolerance. The problem i am having is that the dowel pins on the tranny wont go into the bellhousing. Has anyone else had this problem?

metallicsniper

no one????

thesource

iTrader: (60)

What shape are the dowel pins in? Are they flared on the ends?

metallicsniper

no, they are in good shape. The pins fit in the holes if i try to put them in, but the wont fit in both holes, like the holes were drilled a little bit off. That shouldnt be the case though because arent these things made with jigs

thesource

iTrader: (60)

Did you test fit it on the bellhousing before installing the bellhousing on the engine? I installed a T56 for a customer a few weeks back and it had a QT bellhousing on it. It went together just fine.

metallicsniper

did not test fit. but i pulled the bellhousing off today and then tried to test fit. thats how i know the dowels fit in both holes just not the same time. I dont know what to do. I know people that say take the dowels out but i don't think that is a good idea because it helps keep it lined up

thesource

iTrader: (60)

I wouldn't suggest taking the pins out. If you are sure about the holes not lining up, I would contact Ross @ Quicktime and see what he say about it.

metallicsniper

i will contact him. thanks for your help.

WS6TransAm01

iTrader: (13)

+1

Mine went in w/o a problem... but maybe something went off when your's was made. I would contact them and see if they can swap it out.

metallicsniper

I spoke to Ross. He is a real cool guy we were talking and he told me to send him the bellhousing and he would swap it out. Real good guy to do business with. I had this thing sitting in my room for over a year and he didnt' seem to care how old it was. That was pretty cool of him.