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Originally Posted by Jerry in Shasta
I later figured that you also must check the clutch cover because it it was not true it would easily pull the flywheel cover back out of alignment.
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This is true. It takes two to tango. And given that the bellhousing is a lot thinner materials and pierced by the access hole, it probably has a lot more give - and possibility of uncertain dimension - than the rather stout by comparison flywheel housing.
Now should you ignore the tabs and shims on the FWH to block junction? Probably not. But get it within 0.012 (my measure and best effort) then it is probably ok.
How about the radial cracks on the flywheel housing? I have seen Model A that obviously went MANY years in the cracked condition. So even though cracks are not a deal killer (obviously) I strive to replace a cracked flywheel housing. But one wonders if a misalignment previous (lack of support?) CAUSED the cracks.
Joe K