dust cover, 340/727

[angeldust72]

Need help, bolted up the transmission and need to but on the dust cover (1) does the dust cover go between the bellhousing and starter? (2) I have seen dust covers that are flat across the top and others which have a hole for the starter, which one is correct? (3) In the event I don't have the right dust cover, is it advisable to go ahead and mount the starter (I'm putting the engine and trans. in as a unit, with headers)

 

[fishy68]

Yes it goes between the starter and bellhousing. The ones with a hole for the starter are for a small block and the ones with no hole and flat across the top are for a big block. Also note that the bolt holes are totally different between them and you can't interchange them.

Not sure on what to tell you on bolting the starter right to the trans. Haven't tried that. The cover takes up a small amount of space so it might set the starter too deep and cause problems but that's just a guess.

 

['70_Duster_340]

I don't have a dust cover on mine, and the starter works fine ..

Kenny