Eyebrowing the Bellhousing-H E L P ! !

[Clois Harlan]

I have an earlier thread re: eliminating the banjo fittings with 90 degree AN 4 fittings, however the problem is not being able to get a 90 degree fitting that is low profile enough to clear the hole in the bellhousing.

I bought some AN 4 X #4 S.A.E. 90 degree fitting from Aberdeen Fluid Components here at noon and when made up in the throw out bearing will be about 3/8" - 1/2" larger than the hole in my bellhousing.

Is there any reason I couldn't take a die grinder to the area on my 1/4" steel scatershield where my throw out bearing fittings would not clear the bellhousing and grind a 1/2" eyebrow at 180 degrees of each other? Would this compromise my transmission or bellhousing? Thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Clois

[Bud Man]

Clois:

Not seeing the actual application, I can't really comment as to any potential clearance issues.

However, be aware that if you perform ANY modifications on your bell you may void the SFI certification. In the unfortunate event that your clutch or flywheel explodes, you may have no recourse for at best replacement/damage, or at worst, serious injury. Attorneys on this site may be able to comment.

I would imagine prosthetics are pretty expensive..........

Bud

[trannyengineer]

Make certain you have the thing properly aligned. Even a slightly misaligned transmission can give you some serious grief, because it will cook the clutch. We had one flywheel explode last year at work because of it. Really good way to mess up a vehicle.

[Tim Brewer]

Clois,
Yes, the only way I could fit my new banjo fittings through my Lakewood bellhousing was to cut small "eyebrow" openings above the trans opening for them to fit through. This modifacation won't effect the bellhousing's ability to contain an exploding clutch.
Tim