Re: Dowel Pins

[Darrel <darrelK@domain.elided>]

Tom Harais wrote:

> Guys:
>
> I seem to remember that some makes/models of engines from "the big 3" had
> offset dowel pins (and therefore "adjustable") that were used to align the
> bell housing ----- ya, that's it. You could buy offset dowel pins to get
> bell housing/engine alignment "dead on" using a dial guage. I'd pay
> attention to this little "locaters" they could make a difference.
>
> Tom H.

I know offset dowel pins are available from Lakewood Ind.  When I swapped in a
Lakewood bellhousing and Richmond Gear 5 Speed into my '70 Z-28 I took the
time to check the bellhousing alignment and it turned out to be dead on.  The
Lakewood instructions specifically stated to check the alignment to prevent
premature pilot bushing, and input-shaft bearing wear. Of course, being a
speed freak I was more worried about having everything perfect so I could make
full-throttle power shifts.

Darrel Kline
1980 Scout
1970 Camaro Z28/RS
Colorado Springs