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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Question Bellhousing to engine spacer missing

In my haste and bad memory I left out the spacer that goes between the I6 300 engine and bellhousing. I have the whole thing back in the truck with a T18 bolted up behind it.

I am now contemplating pulling it all out and apart to put the spacer in and wondering if the spacer is really necessary.

Can I get along with out putting the spacer in?
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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I bought a truck with a missing c4 spacer. Not sure about your setup, but the flywheel was exposed and subject to all the dirt, rocks, and water from driving. I now have everything buttoned up and safe from debris.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Helps set the spacing for the starter. You kinda need it. Plus do you realy want to install a new ring gear?
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by drof46
I bought a truck with a missing c4 spacer. Not sure about your setup, but the flywheel was exposed and subject to all the dirt, rocks, and water from driving. I now have everything buttoned up and safe from debris.
The spacer the OP is refering to is not a flywheel or flexplate inspection cover aka dust cover.

It's a flat plate that fits between the engine and trans.

It has to be there.

The plate used with a manual trans is not the same for an automatic.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Mental note made.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Patagonia, AZ. What a beautiful place! your gonna need to install the plate,
not only does it affect the starter but also the pilot bearing as the input shaft sets too deep.
 
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