What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fishmunger · 01-29-2020, 03:12 PM

Hi Guys,

So my recently purchased 1972 K10 is missing this cover over the flywheel/torque converter...it's a SBC/TH350 combo. I want to track one down...not sure if this is something easily found new or something I need to start scrounging for...? What exactly would this be called? I suppose I'll have to figure out the bolt thread too. Any tips appreciated! Thanks

Willys_MB · 01-29-2020, 03:27 PM

There's a post on the parts board that has quite a few clutch inspection covers for sale. I'll post a link if I can find it

Willys_MB · 01-29-2020, 03:29 PM

Here it is - Richard is a great guy. I've bought a lot of parts from him. He's been sick and might not get back to you right away, but give it a shot.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=richard2717

fishmunger · 01-29-2020, 04:27 PM

Thank you! This board is rad

**MJN** · 01-29-2020, 04:31 PM

I've got a sheetmetal inspection cover posted for sale as well; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797127

I have a cast aluminum one as well but would have to dig in the shop to find it.

Willys_MB · 01-29-2020, 04:32 PM

No problem. There are so many helpful people here and they can help with any of your questions. You'll probably get lectured at one or more point to use the search function, but once you get past the grumpy old men it's a great resource!

my67c20 · 01-29-2020, 04:54 PM

Just go poking around a local junk yard, depending on where in CA you are and save the shipping costs. Picked mine up for $5 from a local yard. https://www.salvage-parts.com/junk-yards/california

**AussieinNC** · 01-29-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Willys_MB

No problem. There are so many helpful people here and they can help with any of your questions. You'll probably get lectured at one or more point to use the search function, but once you get past the grumpy old men it's a great resource!

Hey...watch the "old"....haha

**Ironangel** · 01-29-2020, 11:28 PM

Here's where I get mine... https://www.ebay.com/i/283262434061?...iABEgLaXPD_BwE Buy two for $30 delivered. Tell him Michael at Ghostrider Industries sent you! They made from ABS plastic so if you ever break one four wheeling you'll have a back up...You do have to notch out for the starter, no big deal because they're plastic. They normally go on with four 1/4-20 bolts but the light weight plastics stay on with zip ties as well, no hassle...Or buy the steel that bends and never lines up for twice the cost...

https://www.ebay.com/i/283262434061?...iABEgLaXPD_BwE

Rufas · 01-31-2020, 12:45 AM

As for the cover you're asking about, I've only heard them called a dust shield/cover.

*randy500* · 01-31-2020, 02:22 AM

Bolts are actually sheet metal screws, 3/8 head with threads approx the same as the phillips screws that hold the tin cover under the steering column.

Pictures of screws here, you will have to expand the photo.....
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798523

**Richard** · 01-31-2020, 03:03 AM

Here is one on the parts board https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798523 Did not even notice Randy posted this lol.

racerop · 01-31-2020, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by randy500

Bolts are actually sheet metal screws, 3/8 head with threads approx the same as the phillips screws that hold the tin cover under the steering column.

Pictures of screws here, you will have to expand the photo.....
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798523

I believe they are 1/4” 20 thread

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2020, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by racerop

I believe they are 1/4” 20 thread

All of the ones I have ever taken off were 1/4-20 also....

LockDoc

**Steeveedee** · 01-31-2020, 12:17 PM

Why not both? I've seen them with either screws or bolts in the past.

01-29-2020, 03:12 PM	#1
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Hi Guys, So my recently purchased 1972 K10 is missing this cover over the flywheel/torque converter...it's a SBC/TH350 combo. I want to track one down...not sure if this is something easily found new or something I need to start scrounging for...? What exactly would this be called? I suppose I'll have to figure out the bolt thread too. Any tips appreciated! Thanks Attached Images

01-29-2020, 03:27 PM	#2
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 There's a post on the parts board that has quite a few clutch inspection covers for sale. I'll post a link if I can find it __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

01-29-2020, 03:29 PM	#3
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Here it is - Richard is a great guy. I've bought a lot of parts from him. He's been sick and might not get back to you right away, but give it a shot. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=richard2717 __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

01-29-2020, 04:27 PM	#4
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Thank you! This board is rad

01-29-2020, 04:31 PM	#5
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,045	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 I've got a sheetmetal inspection cover posted for sale as well; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797127 I have a cast aluminum one as well but would have to dig in the shop to find it. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

01-29-2020, 04:32 PM	#6
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 No problem. There are so many helpful people here and they can help with any of your questions. You'll probably get lectured at one or more point to use the search function, but once you get past the grumpy old men it's a great resource! __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

01-29-2020, 04:54 PM	#7
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 509	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Just go poking around a local junk yard, depending on where in CA you are and save the shipping costs. Picked mine up for $5 from a local yard. https://www.salvage-parts.com/junk-yards/california

01-29-2020, 11:28 PM	#9
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Here's where I get mine... https://www.ebay.com/i/283262434061?...iABEgLaXPD_BwE Buy two for $30 delivered. Tell him Michael at Ghostrider Industries sent you! They made from ABS plastic so if you ever break one four wheeling you'll have a back up...You do have to notch out for the starter, no big deal because they're plastic. They normally go on with four 1/4-20 bolts but the light weight plastics stay on with zip ties as well, no hassle...Or buy the steel that bends and never lines up for twice the cost... https://www.ebay.com/i/283262434061?...iABEgLaXPD_BwE __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

01-31-2020, 12:45 AM	#10
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 368	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 As for the cover you're asking about, I've only heard them called a dust shield/cover. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

01-31-2020, 02:22 AM	#11
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Bolts are actually sheet metal screws, 3/8 head with threads approx the same as the phillips screws that hold the tin cover under the steering column. Pictures of screws here, you will have to expand the photo..... https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798523

01-31-2020, 03:03 AM	#12
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,854	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Here is one on the parts board https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798523 Did not even notice Randy posted this lol. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

01-31-2020, 12:17 PM	#15
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,591	Re: What do you call this transmission/flywheel cover? 1972 K10 Why not both? I've seen them with either screws or bolts in the past. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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