Are Mcleod/Lakewood Block Plates The Same Thickness?

blykins · #1 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 07:03 AM

I have a Lakewood block plate for a blowproof bellhousing...it's 1/8" thick. Could I use a Mcleod bellhousing as well?

Rick Parker · #2 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 09:13 AM

Sure, the purpose of the plate is to prevent the back of the block from being damaged in a flywheel or clutch failure. The additional thickness if any is incidental.

Rick

RACER X #99 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 10:13 AM

The Lakewood back plate also contains the lower mounting nuts for the starter.
It may work with the McCleod but not sure.

RD

Wade Chamberlain · #4 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 12:00 PM

I think my McLeod is 1/4"

If you went w/ a McLeod bellhousing, why wouldn't you use the backing plate that comes with it?

blykins · #5 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 12:11 PM

Because I'm lazy...there's already a Lakewood block plate on the engine...and of course to change it, I would have to remove the flywheel. I don't like laying under the car on a concrete floor when it's 30 degrees outside for any longer than I have to.

If in fact the Mcleod block plate is thicker, then I wouldn't be able to use it...I'd say they rely on that to get the right depth for the transmission mounting.