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bobbylong

10-28-2024 04:31 AM

Broken bellhousing question - 71 K10

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Good day gents

Quick question. I just pulled the engine from my truck and noticed the bottom bolthole for the starter mount to the bell housing is broken off. Leaving 2 of 3 boltholes usable to hold the starter. Not sure how long it's been that way or if it's really even a problem. I've been told "it's not a big deal" but wanted advice from you all. Should I start the search for an emplacement bellowing, SM465 manual, or do you think I could get by as it?

1970cstblazer

10-28-2024 08:46 AM

Re: Broken bellhousing question - 71 K10

If it were mine, I'd replace it while you have it apart that far, as repairing cast iron is dicey, and I would not fool with a bellhousing.

bobbylong

10-28-2024 05:03 PM

Re: Broken bellhousing question - 71 K10

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer (Post 9350074)

If it were mine, I'd replace it while you have it apart that far, as repairing cast iron is dicey, and I would not fool with a bellhousing.

Yea, replacing it was my first thought too. But I wanted to double check with you all. Any ideas where I can get one? All I see are sketchy looking ones on eBay.

1970cstblazer

10-29-2024 08:37 AM

Re: Broken bellhousing question - 71 K10

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Originally Posted by bobbylong (Post 9350147)

Yea, replacing it was my first thought too. But I wanted to double check with you all. Any ideas where I can get one? All I see are sketchy looking ones on eBay.

They are pretty common. I would search the classified forums here, and if one is not located, place a WTB (want to buy)ad.

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