Correct McLeod Bellhousing?
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Correct McLeod Bellhousing? I just received a new McLeod 8710-00 modular bellhousing. The depth of the McLeod including the motor plate is 5.75 inches. The stock bellhousing depth is 5.5 inches. McLeod gave me the above part number before I ordered. Does anyone here know the correct part number?
Originally Posted by SScam68
lol, good luck installing that
it's a REAL bitch
it's a REAL bitch
Get a RBFH ready to help massage it into place.
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The information I wanted is buried on McLeod’s web site. All GM Modular bellhousing kits use the same basic bell (8713) which is 5.550 inches deep without an intermediate plate. This really sucks. You can shim the slave but that doesn’t extend the input shaft.
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I’m starting to get the picture. A bronze pilot bushing was included with my kit. The needle bearing pilot probably wouldn’t last long if the input shaft isn’t all the way in while the solid bushing will be ok. I plan to not use the motor plate. Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by Alex @ CMS
Your going to need a extended pilot bearing.
Originally Posted by Torkman15
What? Mine was only about an 1/8th inch deeper. I ran all my stock stuff and its still working great. Not that hard, just not for the faint of heart.
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Originally Posted by Alex @ CMS
The OP originally said be was going to run a mid plate, thats why he would need an extended Pilot bearing
By midplate I thought he meant the plate that gets fitted between the block and the bell housing that comes from McLeod.
Did he mean an engine midplate?
Originally Posted by SScam68
I'm getting confused now.
By midplate I thought he meant the plate that gets fitted between the block and the bell housing that comes from McLeod.
Did he mean an engine midplate?
By midplate I thought he meant the plate that gets fitted between the block and the bell housing that comes from McLeod.
Did he mean an engine midplate?
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I meant that I plan to not use the McLeod plate included with the bellhousing. Without the plate the bellhousing depth is very near to stock. I don't compete seriously and don't need to pass rigid inspections. I have test fitted the Mcleod and it appears that installation will be easy. Sorry for the confusion.
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Originally Posted by Gary Z
I meant that I plan to not use the McLeod plate included with the bellhousing. Without the plate the bellhousing depth is very near to stock. I don't compete seriously and don't need to pass rigid inspections. I have test fitted the Mcleod and it appears that installation will be easy. Sorry for the confusion.
Mine must have been made on a friday. Some of the problems I had were
-Incorrect hardware
-Some bolt holes off by .01
-Some holes not drilled and tapped completely
-Driver side upper bolt needed special tooling to fit
Plus side is I'm not afraid to dump at 7k anymore
Originally Posted by SScam68
Plus side is I'm not afraid to dump at 7k anymore
It seems as though this bellhousing is a pain in the ***. I just don't understand why it is so hard for these manufacturers to build something that fits well without a ton of work. Its not like the LS1 and T56 are brand new inventions, they have been around for a decade, why is it so hard to manufacturer a properly fitting product.
Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
Im not afraid with the stock housing
but i am with you on the other part. i mean, Lakewood or someone else should make one. its just sad that only one company makes them for our cars.
Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
Im not afraid with the stock housing
It seems as though this bellhousing is a pain in the ***. I just don't understand why it is so hard for these manufacturers to build something that fits well without a ton of work. Its not like the LS1 and T56 are brand new inventions, they have been around for a decade, why is it so hard to manufacturer a properly fitting product.
It seems as though this bellhousing is a pain in the ***. I just don't understand why it is so hard for these manufacturers to build something that fits well without a ton of work. Its not like the LS1 and T56 are brand new inventions, they have been around for a decade, why is it so hard to manufacturer a properly fitting product.
couldnt believe it when i called lakewood and asked why they dont make one for a STOCK application yet they make one to adapt a t56 to a old school 350 chevy and one to mate a ls1 to 4speed 
they said they'll look into it but dont see a big demand or need to make it
sorry, but at what 1/4 mile time do you need the scatersheld? 
you really should have one of these as soon as you are willing to drop the clutch at 5000+ rpm.
To race a stick car without one of these IMO is just plain stupid... it's asking to become a cripple.
To race a stick car without one of these IMO is just plain stupid... it's asking to become a cripple.