<VV> PG BELLHOUSING DIFFERENCES plus

[Dan & Synde]

Hi,

Only real functional difference is the location of the crank seal which on a
late bellhousing is maybe 3/16" closer to the engine.  The late crank
sealing surface likewise is smaller.  This was done to make room for the
revised flywheel and pressure plate.   What this affects is how the crank
seal sits on the end of the crankshaft.  If you have an late crank with an
early bellhousing, it puts the sealing lip really close to the edge of the
sealing surface on the crank.  But, all is not lost.  Clark's sells a shim
to go between bellhousing and the seal to reloacate it closer the the
engine.  You could also just hunt down a late bellhousing.

Dan Kling

1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89  On the Road Again,  yeehaw :)
1963 Spyder, restored   4spd Saginaw
1967 Ultravan #299  Newest of the herd!! Almost killed me already!!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/81412237@N00/sets/
A few pictures of the Greenbrier, UltraVan, engine and tranny tear down with
more to come! 

>can anyone tell me the real difference between early and late pg  
>bellhousings?
>if i use the early flex plate and early bellhousing it should be close  
>enough?  or is the crank size an issue?