Hole in flywheel cover? 68 Manual trans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TruckinDaddy · 04-01-2005, 02:22 PM

At the risk of showing my total and complete lack of knowledge, what the heck?

I was under the truck, cleaning and de-gunking. And I looked up to see this. I have a the original service a overhaul manuals, but I did not see anything that might explain this.

I am hoping it is just a cover and that I can find one in a boneyard. Any ideas?

Come on, take a guess... It'll surely be a better guess than mine.

toms68cst · 04-01-2005, 02:26 PM

I think there's a small hole for moisure drainage but nothing like that!

**CPNE** · 04-01-2005, 02:30 PM

Was that truck lowered at one time? Be glad it wasn't your oil pan.

Loos to me Gramps may have had a run in with a large protruding rock at some point. I wouldn't worry about it, and if it concerns you post a WTB. Those clutch inspection covers for are all the same small block or inline

TruckinDaddy · 04-01-2005, 03:19 PM

Thanks guys. Clutch inspection cover, gotta remeber that.

Well, the truck was often loaded, and I am sure BEYOND weight capacity. But the suspension has never been modified and Gramps sure was not rolling in a lowered pick-up! But he was not the best driver, so I'll bet he ran over a rock, a stump, a cow, something big!

RonRdRcr · 04-01-2005, 06:13 PM

Hey, I need to get one of those too. I was looking under my truck, and I don't even have one. I can stick my fingers right in to the throwout if I wanted to.

Ron

04-01-2005, 02:22 PM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Hole in flywheel cover? 68 Manual trans At the risk of showing my total and complete lack of knowledge, what the heck? I was under the truck, cleaning and de-gunking. And I looked up to see this. I have a the original service a overhaul manuals, but I did not see anything that might explain this. I am hoping it is just a cover and that I can find one in a boneyard. Any ideas? Come on, take a guess... It'll surely be a better guess than mine. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

04-01-2005, 02:26 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	I think there's a small hole for moisure drainage but nothing like that! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-01-2005, 02:30 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Was that truck lowered at one time? Be glad it wasn't your oil pan. Loos to me Gramps may have had a run in with a large protruding rock at some point. I wouldn't worry about it, and if it concerns you post a WTB. Those clutch inspection covers for are all the same small block or inline __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-01-2005, 06:13 PM	#5
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	Hey, I need to get one of those too. I was looking under my truck, and I don't even have one. I can stick my fingers right in to the throwout if I wanted to. Ron __________________ 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 4-door with a Duramax Diesel. Leather front and back. 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V, 2.5L, 6-speed 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, Corbin seat, CRG barend mirrors, Clear alternatives integrated taillight, Pazzo racing levers. 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400,Sold. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a vet.

04-01-2005, 03:19 PM	#4
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Thanks guys. Clutch inspection cover, gotta remeber that. Well, the truck was often loaded, and I am sure BEYOND weight capacity. But the suspension has never been modified and Gramps sure was not rolling in a lowered pick-up! But he was not the best driver, so I'll bet he ran over a rock, a stump, a cow, something big!



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