Magnum fi swap with 833 4 speed

Sublime, I am knee deep in this conversion as well. My beef is not wanting to modify hard parts, ie. Flywheel or balancer. Just two things I have found so far. 1st there is a bell from early like 1st gen Dakotas that has the proper sized center register. Also from the pics it appears to have a very similar trans mounting face and bolt spread as an 833od. I cannot say for sure as the one I bought hasn't arrived yet. This is also a hydraulic activated bell with a bell mounted slave cylinder. Good option for header clearance. After this bell arrives and I check it out, I will send you a yes or nay, if good I will send you a part number as well. The prior owner to the guy I bought it from claims he used it behind a 340, with an 833od, and it was original to the truck. As I said I will keep you posted. Scenario 2. A pre magnum full size truck bell. Again it has the proper sized center register, but everything else goes to hell from there. On Moparts I found some guys that mod'ed those bells to work. Search my screen name on Moparts and you will have all the info I have regarding that swap. Working from those ideas, I have discovered an idea in lieu of a pilot bushing, sold by Brewers. It is a roller bearing that fits in the big recess of the crank. Allowing you to use a trans that may have had the input shaft cut. I think in combination with that bearing and a plate between the bell and trans that option could be made to work. That is my plan C. Plan B will be re drilling the mounting face of the bell I have in transit. Damned if I didn't have to buy two bells over and above the stick one I already had, but I am determined to get the job done. :burnout: