My dilemma is ether a bell housing for a OD 833 or maybe swap bearing retainers? Is this possible? TIA FABO
Yes, the different diameter retainers can be swapped as long as they're for the same bolt pattern and bearing number. The big 5.12 retainer on the OD trans can be safely turned down to the 4.807 diameter and used.I have a OD trans with the wide retainer bolt pattern with the big 5.125 diameter.
The above pictured (I think) retainer is the wide retainer bolt pattern but has the smaller (or middle sized) bearing retainer.
Can these be swapped without issue?
As mentioned above, I do happen to indeed have a Lakewood bell. Though I’d like the aluminum one for this endeavor.
Finding a machinist so far that will do this, turn down the bearing retainer or enlarge the bell housings hole, hasn’t been fruitful and there all behind if even open due to the COVID-19 shenanigans. This is why I wondered if I could just swap bearing the retainers. 307 - 308.
Brewers lists a 4.80 diameter large bolt pattern unit with the same size snout. It would be great just to swap parts and go.
If I could or had to swap bearings themselves, if there is a difference? Then I’d do that as well. No problem.
No problemGood morning, best news of the day even before the first cup of coffee is done. Thank you tanis.