Thread: General Hemi Info part 3

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I covered converting the extended bellhousing engine to a stick in this post

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...threadid=14794

If you have a non-extended block the procedures are the same, except you use a modified factory spacer plate with the legs trimmed off. The picture below shows the spacer and the piece that needs to be cut off the driver’s side. If you look closely you can see the mark I made which shows about where it needs to be cut on the passenger’s side.

There are 2 thickness of factory spacer, a wide one (app 1 1/2" and a thin one approx 3/4"). THE 3/4" ONE IS THE ONE YOU NEED TO USE. Please note I have run into some plates with a slight difference in thickness so it is imperative to check the gear engagement depth on the starter when building one of these. If the gap is slightly tight, a starter spacer as shown in the picture can be used to set it properly. There is a chance the spacer will need to be trimmed to retain just the side with the bolt holes.