[blykins]

I bought a Lakewood blow-proof bellhousing about 6 months ago for my 425W anticipating a TKO tranny in the future. I have since changed my mind and have decided that I'm gonna use a Toploader. The patterns look almost exactly the same (this bellhousing is 15202 -- used for some factory 4-speed trannies on Mustangs)...but I'm worried about the depth. I haven't bought a TL yet, but can someone tell me how bad I've stepped in it this time? I know Lakewood makes other scattershields for TL's and T-10's...and the mounting depths are off....by like .560" or so. I'd say I would have a problem with the input shaft not touching the pilot bushing.

Oh well...if someone has any ideas, please chip in. I really hate to buy another stinkin $300 bellhousing...but it looks like I may have to. It's brand new....bolted on the engine, but has never had a tranny bolted to it. Has even been dial-indicated and found to be within tolerance. Sell or trade?