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Subject:Re: Cracked Bell Housing with video
From:Dan N
Date:Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:07:37 -0700

Could it be saved by aluminum welding (if you won't find one)?

On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 7:06 PM Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> Also, my Westy has an ABA block conversion with an adapter plate. I have
> many happy miles on that combo.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> > Wiadomość napisana przez Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> w dniu
> 6/28/22, o godz. 22:04:
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > After I get the gearbox out I will inspect further and report my
> findings.
> >
> > Chris.
> >
> > Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >
> >> Wiadomość napisana przez Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> w dniu
> 6/28/22, o godz. 10:48:
> >>
> >> What adaptor and starter did you yuse? And what engine and trans?  I
> can’t see the video so would like the info.
> >>
> >>
> >> eRic
> >>
> >>
> >>>> On Jun 28, 2022, at 10:10 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 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
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Chris
> >>> Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >>
>