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Topic: Scattershield shortcut
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-17-2004 09:03 PM
   
For '65-66 cars, at least. There is NO need to remove one header! Remove all 6 bolts and slide the bell back as far as you can, allow it to rest on the collectors. Remove all 6 pressure plate bolts and slide it and the disc out. It takes a bit of wiggling, but a Lakewood scattershield will clear Hooker Super Comps without removing one or both headers   ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9476
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-17-2004 09:08 PM
I am sooo happy to have the manual tranny days behind us. Pink tee shirts rule! SteveW
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-17-2004 09:20 PM
Or red hair  I dunno, maybe I'm hard-headed or just plain dumb. I like my three pedals ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-17-2004 09:21 PM
Hey Steve, what did you ever do with your manual transmission? Is/was it a toploader?------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9476
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-17-2004 09:26 PM
Todd,The '66 was originally a 3 speed manual on the floor, then I swapped a 4 sp OD toploader into it, followed by a t-5 conversion with Lakewood scattershield and cable clutch. But the new 408w would have destroyed the t-5 so we sold it and went with an awesome c-4. The auto has never given me any problem at all and takes a licking and keeps on ticking.  SteveW
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-17-2004 10:54 PM
Ah, I see. If you stumble across a 4 speed toploader, preferably wide ratio (2.78 1st) give me a holler. I'd really rather not launch this car on slicks and hope this T-10 dosen't disassemble itself ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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CHIPSBAD67
Gearhead Posts: 396
From: LOU,KY;USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 01-18-2004 07:07 PM
you might be able to slide a new clutch in that way on a 67, but if its the first time you are putting the lakewood on, or if any other work is required, just start unbolting the headers. it will save a lot of cussing. also, i have a friend selling a nice wide ratio toploader with shifter and other stuff for $450 i think. i remember he said he doesnt have the fork, but tht isnt hard to find. i also think its out of a small block car so the input shaft shouldnt be a problem. the big blocks have shorter shafts. he can change the input shaft and tail shaft housing to fit your application.------------------
306, 4speed, 4.11's....best 1/8 mile 7.58 at 92mph with 1.72 60ft. PUMP GAS/NO ADDERS/STREET TIRES
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-20-2004 06:57 AM
Hey Chip, get me some info on your buddy's trans if you can. I'd be interested in hearing from him... [email protected] ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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