| Big hole in my bell housing [message #211762] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 06:59  |
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In the process of replacing a leaking exhaust donut I noticed this bis hole in the side of my bell housing. Surely this should be plugged - I have no idea how long it has been open.
Question is what plugs this hole and is this a part I can find locally? My Son is leaving with the coach tomorrow morning.
Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
carguybill@sbcglobal.net
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| Re: Big hole in my bell housing [message #211764 is a reply to message #211762] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 08:07  |
Dennis S
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| carguy wrote on Fri, 21 June 2013 06:59 |
In the process of replacing a leaking exhaust donut I noticed this bis hole in the side of my bell housing. Surely this should be plugged - I have no idea how long it has been open.
Question is what plugs this hole and is this a part I can find locally? My Son is leaving with the coach tomorrow morning.
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Bill,
I am assuming this is the one that is normally plugged with a sheet metal cover. Temporarily you could just put a piece of duct tape over it.
Part number 390042 in the parts manual page 17-3, page 17-2 item 5.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Big hole in my bell housing [message #211767 is a reply to message #211764] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 08:31 |
Dennis S
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Bill,
Found a photo (thanks Charles) of the plug I believe you are missing. It snaps into place.
Dennis
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/transmission/p35029-pict0526.html
| Dennis S wrote on Fri, 21 June 2013 08:07 |
| carguy wrote on Fri, 21 June 2013 06:59 |
In the process of replacing a leaking exhaust donut I noticed this bis hole in the side of my bell housing. Surely this should be plugged - I have no idea how long it has been open.
Question is what plugs this hole and is this a part I can find locally? My Son is leaving with the coach tomorrow morning.
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Bill,
I am assuming this is the one that is normally plugged with a sheet metal cover. Temporarily you could just put a piece of duct tape over it.
Part number 390042 in the parts manual page 17-3, page 17-2 item 5.
Dennis
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Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big hole in my bell housing [message #211790 is a reply to message #211788] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 09:48 |
sgltrac
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Jim k at applied has some. Just bought one when mine lost a spring tab
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
On Jun 21, 2013, at 7:39 AM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Bill,
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> Don't worry about it. Many are missing with no ill results. Nothing in
> there but the torque converter.
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> Just don't stick your finger in there with the engine running. :-)
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> KenH.
> On Jun 21, 2013 4:59 AM, "Bill Brown" <carguybill@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>
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>> In the process of replacing a leaking exhaust donut I noticed this bis
>> hole in the side of my bell housing. Surely this should be plugged - I have
>> no idea how long it has been open.
>>
>> Question is what plugs this hole and is this a part I can find locally? My
>> Son is leaving with the coach tomorrow morning.
>> --
>> Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
>> Coshocton OH
>> carguybill@sbcglobal.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] Big hole in my bell housing [message #211791 is a reply to message #211788] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 10:06 |
Carl S.
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| Ken Henderson wrote on Fri, 21 June 2013 07:39 |
Bill,
Don't worry about it. Many are missing with no ill results. Nothing in
there but the torque converter.
Just don't stick your finger in there with the engine running. 
KenH.
On Jun 21, 2013 4:59 AM, "Bill Brown" <carguybill@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> In the process of replacing a leaking exhaust donut I noticed this bis
> hole in the side of my bell housing. Surely this should be plugged - I have
> no idea how long it has been open.
>
> Question is what plugs this hole and is this a part I can find locally? My
> Son is leaving with the coach tomorrow morning.
> --
> Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
> Coshocton OH
> carguybill@sbcglobal.net
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I agree with Ken. Replace it at your leisure. Until then, don't give it another thought.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Big hole in my bell housing [message #211829 is a reply to message #211816] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 15:54 |
Ken Burton
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Mine has been missing for years. When I asked Manny about it he said to forget it as it would help cool the converter. I always mean to replace it but never did.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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