Transmission adapter question

[Jmoney01]

Ok, so I have this my6, np440 transmission sitting in the garage. Problem is, I dont have the correct bellhousing. I thought about making an adapter plate out of 3/16 steel plate. It would sandwich between the bellhousing and transmission. Two bolts will bolt through, the other two bolts will locknut to the adapter. Will this create any fitting issues with the clutch or input shaft?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

[RustyPile]

Moving the transmission back introduces all kinds of problems.. Some can be overcome, while others are just a PITA forever... Have you tried this place:
http://www.car-part.com/

[Jmoney01]

I was thinking about moving the motor back anyway. Always heard about moving mounts to 6 cyl mounting holes. So cross member moving and drive shaft shortening are already known issues

[RustyPile]

Originally Posted by Jmoney01

I was thinking about moving the motor back anyway. Always heard about moving mounts to 6 cyl mounting holes. So cross member moving and drive shaft shortening are already known issues

That's only part of the problems you'll encounter with engine setback.. You'll probably have to relocate the distributor as it will interfere with the firewall (stated with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek). Shift linkage and clutch linkage alignment are big issues..

Moving the motor back has no connection to the adaptor plate.. What you propose is not a solution to aid (adapting) in the fastening of the transmission to the bell housing.. The biggest concern with the installation of the adaptor plate is: the pilot shaft area of the transmission input shaft no longer fits inside the pilot bearing to it's designed depth.. Things escalate from there.. As you probably know, the engine, transmission, and driveshaft length are all components of a "package".. change one item on any of the three and the other two are affected.. Look into the possibility of drilling and tapping new holes in your existing bell housing.. If that's not feasible, obtain the proper bell housing.. Did you check with the source in my link??

[Jmoney01]

I looked and sent a few requests. Thank you. I have the truck up on the lift now, will look a lot closer at moving it back or not