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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

I cut mine off aswell

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

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

 

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!