Keisler 5-speed conversion on Early A-body: Install has begun
Tapped in the roller pilot bearing and did the RUNOUT inspection on the bellhousing. I've never used a dial indicator before but it was not too hard to figure out. I have a couple of tips on this process. I did not install the pressure plate and clutch disc onto the flywheel. This would provide an uneven attachment surface for a magnetic dial indicator. I found that removing one flywheel bolt made it easier to attach my magnetic dial indicator. I checked the RUNOUT 5-6 times at different positions just because I'm nerotic and I didn't want to make a mistake and void the warranty. The MAX RUNOUT is 0.005". The total RUNOUT on my bellhousing was about 0.013" which means I would need the 0.007 offset dowel pin set. Here are a couple of pictures. I'm stalled on the conversion until I get the dowel pins from Keisler. Once I recheck the RUNOUT with the offset dowel pins I'll put everything together and have it ready for the suspension/engine/tranny cradle.
Roller Bearing
Dial Indicator setup
Inside the Bellhousing
-Dave :headbang:
Tapped in the roller pilot bearing and did the RUNOUT inspection on the bellhousing. I've never used a dial indicator before but it was not too hard to figure out. I have a couple of tips on this process. I did not install the pressure plate and clutch disc onto the flywheel. This would provide an uneven attachment surface for a magnetic dial indicator. I found that removing one flywheel bolt made it easier to attach my magnetic dial indicator. I checked the RUNOUT 5-6 times at different positions just because I'm nerotic and I didn't want to make a mistake and void the warranty. The MAX RUNOUT is 0.005". The total RUNOUT on my bellhousing was about 0.013" which means I would need the 0.007 offset dowel pin set. Here are a couple of pictures. I'm stalled on the conversion until I get the dowel pins from Keisler. Once I recheck the RUNOUT with the offset dowel pins I'll put everything together and have it ready for the suspension/engine/tranny cradle.
Roller Bearing
Dial Indicator setup
Inside the Bellhousing
-Dave :headbang: