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Subject:Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
From:Chris S
Date:Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:06:16 -0400

Also, my Westy has an ABA block conversion with an adapter plate. I have many happy miles on that combo. 

Chris. 

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> Wiadomość napisana przez Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> w dniu 6/28/22, o godz. 22:04:
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> I installed the Van Cafe kit. I don’t have any evidence that the adapter or starter caused the issue. My first hunch is that I did something foolish while I was installing it. I replaced the clutch and clutch release arm and bushing at the same time. 
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> After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further and report my findings. 
> 
> Chris. 
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>> Wiadomość napisana przez Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> w dniu 6/28/22, o godz. 10:48:
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>> What adaptor and starter did you yuse? And what engine and trans?  I can’t see the video so would like the info.
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>> eRic 
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>>>> On Jun 28, 2022, at 10:10 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>>> Does anyone have a heavy duty aluminum bell housing I can buy?  Weddle and GoWesty are out of stock. 
>>> 
>>> Has anyone seen this type of failure?  I installed a starter with an adapter a year ago. I suspect something didn’t quite turn out right with the adapter fit.  Will know more after I remove the gearbox. 
>>> https://youtube.com/shorts/V7c6ojUaaLc?feature=share
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>>> 
>>> Chris
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