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Mar 18, 2008 | 12:51 AM

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mudslingur

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Would you trust it

I'm going to start off by saying I know I'm not in the right forum,but i'm just trying to get as many opinions as posible ,so here it goes.

Yesterday I managed to put cracks on two of the bolt holes on the transmission bellhousing.Do you think the remaining four bolts can hold my c-6 transmission to my 351m engine.

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I know I'm an idiot

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Mar 18, 2008 | 12:58 AM

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Mil1ion

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I would think so.

They really aren't stress points as it is the TC or clutch that does the spinning.

Which ones though did you crack ?

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Mar 18, 2008 | 06:00 AM

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Four bolts should be enough, the important thing is that the mating surfaces of the tranny and engine are seated squarely together.

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Mar 18, 2008 | 10:39 AM

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Thanks for the replys.I cracked the middle ones on both sides.So its being held together by the two top and two bottom.

Thanks again

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Mar 18, 2008 | 06:01 PM

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You should be fine. You could probably use a large washer over the cracked holes to hold those bolts if you are worried but 4 should be fine.

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