I have a new Lakewood housing that I will let go cheep. BUT It will not
fit unless you modify the fire wall.
Doug
Mike Burd wrote:
> I am restoring 65 Mk1 and am changing it to a 302. The mid 70's engine has a
> 6 bolt block to bell housing, and of course the 260 bell housing is a five
> bolt.
> Mark Postle on the net recommends finding a Ford housing
> #D5DA 6394 AB - Well I found one .
> The problem is he recommends replacing the retainer on the front of the
> trans with the larger retainer. Is this a Ford or Tiger part?
> He recommends drilling the bell housing and putting bolts through. Will this
> handle a 275Hp 302? The holes are just through thin aluminum.
> Would I be better to spend the money and buy a "lakewood" shield?
> They are $500. bucks. I'm not racing it, just for street use.
> Does anyone have Mark Postle's e-mail?
> - Mike Burd mikeburd@msn.com
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