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Old 10-09-2012, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jac Mac View Post
Use hex cap screws or small head bolts to avoid or cure this problem where the larger 5/8" hex tends to push the bellhousing aside just as it fully tightens, some careful use of a small die grinding burr on the housing at the point of interference will help make clearance if reqd also.
Thanks, I think I will do that even though the head will probably still contact. No worries, time to chuck some stainless in the lathe and make some tapered washers. pitiful, so much money spent on a product that does not fit correctly. Damn shame.
Jaime

edit: wait a sec....die grind the housing at the contact point...hmmmmm, I shoulda thought of that!

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