>As a further clarification, the lower bellhousing nuts were installed, so
>the front of the engine was fastened to the transaxle.  The rear of the
>engine was supported by the cross-member.
>
>P.S.  The case did not crack.  Other things happened, and I am wondering
>whether the ultimate cause of my Bus' chronic mechanical problems
>originates from not having the upper bellhousing bolts installed.

I can see starter-flywheel problems right off the bat.  Throttle cable 
length problems, maybe.

Thom
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