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Topic: Mcleod Scatter Shild problems....has this happened to you ?
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RumpityRump
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Hawthorne, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-11-2004 12:02 PM
   
1) Mcleod scatter shield ...I should say the block plate HITS the flywheel teeth where there is double material for the starter bolts....Fix-I can remove the double material and weld on a nut for the starter.
2) THE scatter shield HITS the flywheel under the starter area...Fix-I can remove some scatter shield material inside of it...appox..050 would work.
3) My powermaster mini starter gear sticks out too far-It would be ingauged full time-not good.
HAS anyone been through this ??? PLEASE ADVISE,THANKS!!!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-11-2004 04:15 PM
There shouldn't be any interferance at all.
What kind of flywheel do you have?
I would contact McLeod before doing any alterations.------------------
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RumpityRump
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Hawthorne, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-12-2004 01:27 AM
Center Force billit and clutch set...11"
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RumpityRump
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Hawthorne, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-12-2004 01:31 AM
Also the flywheel clears the scatter shield 355 degrees,at least 1/8" all around the 355.
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5761
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 04-12-2004 01:35 AM
If you need the scattershield to be SFI approved for racing you cannot modify it. I'd definately call McLeod , since you are pretty local to them maybe you can show them the problem in person. Any grinding would mean it won't re-certify later.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1278
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-12-2004 08:41 AM
Let me ask a dumb question...Is this for a 351W? Are you using a 157 tooth bell with a 164 tooth flywheel?
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RumpityRump
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Hawthorne, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-12-2004 10:17 AM
YES it is a 351 and a 164 tooth FW.That would be my guess about the bell HOWEVER you cannot install a bigger bell due to the block bolt holes already on the bell housings radius.Like MM said ...I'm calling them in a few hours.But why is the starter different now??? A flat backing plate is a flat backing plate.The FW has changed from 10.5 to 11.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1278
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-12-2004 10:26 AM
IIRC the starter mounting holes are in closer on a 157 tooth bell.
I thought someone made a steel bell with a dual starter pattern for 157 or 164 tooth applications.....
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1542
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-12-2004 11:14 AM
Lakewood does.The scattershield in my 85 Mustang has both starter bolt hole locations.------------------
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RumpityRump
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Hawthorne, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-12-2004 12:28 PM
Mine has both starter bolt patterns.That is where the FW is hitting.
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RumpityRump
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Hawthorne, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-12-2004 05:16 PM
All will be well.New starter,a little welding and grinding on the scatter shield and plate and i'll be find.MY main concern was Is this the norm ??? Asked 10 guys with scatter shields on their rides and it was a 7 that needed to be moded and 3 went in like they should.Thanks again.
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