Am I missing a part??

[ceekay]

So I got under the car to better access the fuel filter a few days ago, and eventually got to assessing the rest of the under-car area, including the dented-up oil pan (will need a new one, probably toss it on with the next oil change). I noticed that my bell housing was "open..." Literally, I could stick my hand up into it and feel the flywheel and such....

Am I missing a cover or something? If so, does anyone happen to have a spare, possibly with the hardware?


Thanks,
- CK

 

[Woods74]

Yeah, it's a little stamped sheet metal plate, called an 'inspection cover' you can go steal one off a car at the JY. If you have a v8, they should be on pretty much any old 318 or 360. You've gotta pull the starter off though.

 

[63VALIANT*KISS]

does it hurt not to have one? my valiant doent have one and either does my aspen i dont think

 

[plum crazy dart]

I see lots of cars without them. They are a pita, but prob useful.

 

[Bulldozer]

they keep mud and dirt / moisture out of the bellhousing and starter. it is also an access panel to the converter bolts. i havent had one on my duster in two years. i just avoid mud puddles

 

[Moparparts]

what size engine and bellhousing are you running? PM me i may have one