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| | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | yes, I know it's called an "inspection cover." Anyway for the first time since I've had the 49' it now has the cover on the bellhousing. No one knows but me and the good Lord but I got one anyway. to the tune of $74.00. The reason for the post. Be sure and put the inner cover on the engine while the engine is out. Lot easier! Put the rear screws on the bellhousing in and leave a little room rather don't tighten them down all the way because the bottom cover just slides in them. IF YOU DON'T, the little buggers are a pain in the rear to get started if the engine is in the truck. Just my point of view.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Shouldn't be, unless your rear motor mounts are shot and the
engine is shifted.
I've installed them in 3100 and 3600's and with a screw starter
it's no problem to go thru the hole provided for them in the
cross member.
dg
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | well, maybe it was just hard for me. Being 64 years young I had a little trouble with the ones on the back part of the bellhousing. Steven | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Denny is a spry 70s cooter.
I do not move/bend as well as I used to, and I feel pain at 65.
Those holes in the frame cross member do help, but you still need steady hands and nimble fingers (and a litany of well-chosen words also help).
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Denny is good at everything he puts his hand to but the use of a screw starter changes the game. I used to have two and one broke. I don't know where I can get a new one. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Thanks Tim. It looks like I have a source now! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | The type with the little center wedge that turns 45° when
tripped is the best for straight slotted screws in the
smaller sizes, some have a pointed end that is supposed to
work on a Phillips but I've never had any luck with Phillips.
When yo get into a larger screw like the 1/4" stovebolts, that
hold the inspection covers or tappet cover on, the type with
the split tip are better suited, those come in several
different sizes.
Never hurts to have a few in the tool box or on the bench.
A real pain in the ars are the new universal slotted/cross
screws they're putting in most of the electrical boxes of
late. The only type of screw starter that will work with them
is the split blade type.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | When all else fails a little wrap of tape around the screw head and the screw driver tip works...just get the screw started and pull the tape off before you pinch it under the head. Mike B  | | |
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