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justinburnett · 04-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Does anyone know where I can get one of the HD 4x4 dust covers for a th400? Looks like it should have at least 6 3/8" bolts holding it on. Have one of the cheapo plastic jobs that normally would go on a 400 but the holes are in the wrong place and way too small. The old case I had fit it but the new one is thicker and a bit differently configured. Hope it all fits right. Anyway, couldn't find a dust cover so i thought I'd ask if anyone knows.

3r!c84 · 04-06-2011, 12:39 AM

ebay? any metal one will work

justinburnett · 04-06-2011, 10:29 AM

NO luck so far. What I'm looking for would be much thicker than a normal cover. Made of cast aluminum with ribs. Actually adds structural integrity. There are also two "arms" from what I hear that would run from a pair of "ears" on the cover to the front crossmember. The cover would have 6 3/8" bolts to secure it. This is a TH400K stamped HD on the case with a thicker bell housing than the regular ones.
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justinburnett · 04-06-2011, 10:42 AM

Managed to find a picture of what it should look like, but not where I can find one. Take a look.

3r!c84 · 04-06-2011, 12:14 PM

http://www.400raptor.com/ #65

justinburnett · 04-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Hey, thanks!

Looks like $91.00 plus shipping, which is kinda steep, but I'm going to get one asap. Probably try and drill a plastic one to fit for now until I can afford it. Kinda seems silly to worry about a $100 bill when I've spent upwards of $3000 already on the engine and trans, but I'm flat tapped out. Had to put the last batch of parts on credit and I hate that, but I think I've got everything I need to get it running at least.

Thanks again for the link. I'll bookmark it for next month.

3r!c84 · 04-06-2011, 01:03 PM

http://transmissiontechnologies.com/...ust-cover.aspx

little less for you

justinburnett · 04-06-2011, 03:00 PM

Even better. Thanks!

Just got the transmission in. I'm pretty excited. Didn't have a trans jack so I had to make do with an engine hoist, a ratcheting tie down strap, and the bottle jack that sits on the fender. Got kinda tricky there for a second but it's in there now. Have to put the fill tube in and connect the lines. Going to pick up the engine in about 10min and see if I can't get that dropped in and the hood on before it starts raining. I might actually get this thing running today if all goes well!!! I'm freaking excited! Haven't driven the truck in almost 2 months.

justinburnett · 04-06-2011, 09:03 PM

Well, i failed to finish it but the engine is in and bolted up to the transmission at least. I severely underestimated how long it would take to do by myself. Usually have help with this sort of thing but no one was available today.
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bmchevy1979 · 04-07-2011, 10:26 AM

Do you have the support pieces that goes from the engine side if the motor mounts to that style dust cover?

justinburnett · 04-07-2011, 12:43 PM

Of course not!

That would mean I'd save some money.

donut · 04-07-2011, 09:47 PM

How about a want to buy post in the classies?

I'm sure someone would have one sitting around they're not using. (prob. complete and cheaper)

john@thepier · 04-07-2011, 10:03 PM

I bought one last week on ebay auction #260697500409 guy has more for sale only $60 exactly what your looking for. I almost want to buy another. John

justinburnett · 04-08-2011, 03:15 AM

I'll take a look. Didn't think I should post a wtb since I'm a non-member
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04-05-2011, 11:23 PM	#1
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	heavy duty dust cover Does anyone know where I can get one of the HD 4x4 dust covers for a th400? Looks like it should have at least 6 3/8" bolts holding it on. Have one of the cheapo plastic jobs that normally would go on a 400 but the holes are in the wrong place and way too small. The old case I had fit it but the new one is thicker and a bit differently configured. Hope it all fits right. Anyway, couldn't find a dust cover so i thought I'd ask if anyone knows.

04-06-2011, 10:29 AM	#3
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover NO luck so far. What I'm looking for would be much thicker than a normal cover. Made of cast aluminum with ribs. Actually adds structural integrity. There are also two "arms" from what I hear that would run from a pair of "ears" on the cover to the front crossmember. The cover would have 6 3/8" bolts to secure it. This is a TH400K stamped HD on the case with a thicker bell housing than the regular ones. Posted via Mobile Device

04-06-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover Managed to find a picture of what it should look like, but not where I can find one. Take a look.

04-06-2011, 12:14 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: heavy duty dust cover http://www.400raptor.com/ #65 __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-06-2011, 01:03 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: heavy duty dust cover http://transmissiontechnologies.com/...ust-cover.aspx little less for you __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-06-2011, 12:39 AM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: heavy duty dust cover ebay? any metal one will work __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#6
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover Hey, thanks! Looks like $91.00 plus shipping, which is kinda steep, but I'm going to get one asap. Probably try and drill a plastic one to fit for now until I can afford it. Kinda seems silly to worry about a $100 bill when I've spent upwards of $3000 already on the engine and trans, but I'm flat tapped out. Had to put the last batch of parts on credit and I hate that, but I think I've got everything I need to get it running at least. Thanks again for the link. I'll bookmark it for next month.

04-06-2011, 03:00 PM	#8
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover Even better. Thanks! Just got the transmission in. I'm pretty excited. Didn't have a trans jack so I had to make do with an engine hoist, a ratcheting tie down strap, and the bottle jack that sits on the fender. Got kinda tricky there for a second but it's in there now. Have to put the fill tube in and connect the lines. Going to pick up the engine in about 10min and see if I can't get that dropped in and the hood on before it starts raining. I might actually get this thing running today if all goes well!!! I'm freaking excited! Haven't driven the truck in almost 2 months.

04-06-2011, 09:03 PM	#9
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover Well, i failed to finish it but the engine is in and bolted up to the transmission at least. I severely underestimated how long it would take to do by myself. Usually have help with this sort of thing but no one was available today. Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2011, 10:26 AM	#10
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: heavy duty dust cover Do you have the support pieces that goes from the engine side if the motor mounts to that style dust cover? __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

04-07-2011, 12:43 PM	#11
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover Of course not! That would mean I'd save some money.

04-07-2011, 09:47 PM	#12
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: heavy duty dust cover How about a want to buy post in the classies? I'm sure someone would have one sitting around they're not using. (prob. complete and cheaper) __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around. Last edited by donut; 04-07-2011 at 09:48 PM.

04-07-2011, 10:03 PM	#13
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: heavy duty dust cover I bought one last week on ebay auction #260697500409 guy has more for sale only $60 exactly what your looking for. I almost want to buy another. John

04-08-2011, 03:15 AM	#14
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: heavy duty dust cover I'll take a look. Didn't think I should post a wtb since I'm a non-member Posted via Mobile Device



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