DSC03154.JPG 98 hits | 97.23 KB | Posted: 2021-01-06 you can see where my machining (smooth) and their machining meet and the hole where it broke through. ... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03158.JPG 101 hits | 91.59 KB | Posted: 2021-01-06 Even with only .125" clearance it broke thru the casting, nothing major but that im sure voids the SFI certification. Luckily i am not concerned as this is not a competition vehicle. ... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03162.JPG 101 hits | 94.67 KB | Posted: 2021-01-06 Remachined for .125" clearance. JW Performance had machined the clearance for the flexplate on a different center than the rest of the bellhousing, it had lots of clearance at the top but was rubbing on the bottom.... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03137.JPG 85 hits | 95.26 KB | Posted: 2021-01-06 Another shot of clearance issues.... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03135.JPG 91 hits | 94.97 KB | Posted: 2021-01-06 who would have thought you would have to remachine a $500 bellhousing? JW ultra bell requires a 164 tooth flexplate but is not machined big enough to clear the ring gear of the flexplate. Picture s show the interference.... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03145.JPG 102 hits | 91.11 KB | Posted: 2021-01-05 checking clearances with plumbers putty after sliding bellhousing on to smash putty. Plenty of clearance now! ... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03132.JPG 103 hits | 109.68 KB | Posted: 2021-01-05 It now clears a 10 1/2" converter.... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03114.JPG 76 hits | 88.97 KB | Posted: 2021-01-05 Setting cutter for minimum 1/8" material thickness. Had to do this a few times for the different height cuts. the bolt is set up to touch the outside of the bellhousing. ... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03112.JPG 72 hits | 100.76 KB | Posted: 2021-01-05 T.he setup. 18" turntable on the mill with a 1 1/2" ball mill... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03109.JPG 79 hits | 91.26 KB | Posted: 2021-01-05 Needs a little clearance.... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
DSC03108.JPG 82 hits | 95.7 KB | Posted: 2021-01-05 Bellhousing is close to fitting but hits the converter. Checking without block plate but if i make it fit without, it just adds a little more clearance on final assembly.... (Posted in: AOD Conversion)
