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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Topgear on June 02, 2012, 01:01:25 pm

Title: Missing bellhousing
Post by: Topgear on June 02, 2012, 01:01:25 pm

OK, I've learned a lot about motorcycles, but I have a lot to learn yet about cars and trucks.  Please be patient, I'll learn all I can.   ;)

Crawled under the truck today, still learning what all needs to be done to this beast.  What to my surprise, I see no bellhousing cover.  Isn't there normally fluid in there?  Can I just pick up a replacement cover and bolt it on?  Thanks for any advice you guys can give.  BTW, this is a 1987 R10, 350 TBI, 700R4 trans.  On the plus side, I was able to disassemble the steering column this morning and get the hi/lo dimmer switch to work again.  Once piece at a time...

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/UncleFluffy/C10/P1020918.jpg)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/UncleFluffy/C10/P1020917.jpg)

Kent

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: zieg85 on June 02, 2012, 02:05:08 pm

Either way.  Most of the trucks I've had didn't have one.  Covers are a good idea to keep the road grime out of the starter.  If you go purchase one make sure you have a positive ID of the transmission.

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: Topgear on June 02, 2012, 02:08:04 pm

Thanks for the reply, Zieg.  So I'm generally OK to just continue to run without the cover?  Is that a part that would only be available as an OEM part?

Kent

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: zieg85 on June 02, 2012, 02:16:15 pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-92-CAMARO-NEW-700R4-OD-TRANSMISSION-CONVERTER-DUST-COVER-SHEILD-SHIELD-/390420785815?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae6e46a97&vxp=mtr is one on eBay for an example.  Personally I would get one if you drive in nasty winter weather often.

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: Topgear on June 02, 2012, 02:42:43 pm

I may be doing that.  Thanks for the help and info, Zieg!

Kent

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: DnStClr on June 02, 2012, 03:04:35 pm

Chrome- at 1/2 the price.   ;D
BTW, see the note about bolt hole spacing.
http://www.kmjent.com/cart/product.php?productid=912 (http://www.kmjent.com/cart/product.php?productid=912)

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: Topgear on June 02, 2012, 03:07:56 pm

Thanks for the link!

Kent

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: DnStClr on June 02, 2012, 09:33:04 pm

I didn't look at it real close- make sure the one you buy is sturdy enough. There''s gotta be a reason for the discrepancies in the prices.

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: Blazin on June 02, 2012, 09:43:32 pm

2 wheel drive have stamped steel dust covers. 4 wheel drives had a cast aluminum cover. Shouldn't be any fluid there, if there is then your rear main seal, or front transmission seal is leaking.

Title: Re: Missing bellhousing
Post by: Topgear on June 02, 2012, 09:51:00 pm

Thanks for the help, input and suggestions, guys.  Very much appreciated!

Kent