Bellhousing Color

garymcgowan_old · December 25, 2006 at 9:11 PM

What color should the bellhousing be in a 1966. Also, I read a post where they talked about the engine shim. What is that exactly?

Thanks... Gary

CharlesTurner · December 26, 2006 at 1:11 AM

Natural cast aluminum.

65Rangoon_old · December 26, 2006 at 9:07 AM

Quote from garymcgowan

Also, I read a post where they talked about the engine shim. What is that exactly?

Thanks... Gary

It's the thin steel plate that goes between the engine block and bell housing.

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CharlesTurner · December 26, 2006 at 10:48 AM

The engine to trans plate was on the back of the motor when the engine was painted. You'll see paint along the edges but a light coat around the starter area(to ensure proper ground).

garymcgowan_old · December 26, 2006 at 6:55 PM

Thanks Charles and Charlie for all the great information. I hope someday I can be as knowledgeable as you guys with the K.

Would the starter be natural color as well?

Gary

CharlesTurner · December 26, 2006 at 7:20 PM

The starter will be all black with a general fading (not heavy paint) near the attaching end. Again... to ensure good ground.

garymcgowan_old · December 26, 2006 at 7:55 PM

Quote from CharlesTurner

The starter will be all black with a general fading (not heavy paint) near the attaching end. Again... to ensure good ground.

Thanks very much. I think I am ready to pull the engine and clean up the engine and bay. With your help and the help of others I should be able to do a correct restore. I will take before and after pictures and post them so others hopefully may benefit from them.

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