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Walt Dupont--Me. · 03-21-2015, 01:30 PM

The Model B upper part of the bell housing , I don't believe you use the 2 shims on the 2 upper 7/16 bolts like the Model A. Is that correct? ALSO, the serial no. that is stamped on top of this upper bell, ( AB5051551 ) can anyone tell me the year. I think this is an early B engine because it has the crank with no counter weights. Thanks Walt

darrylkmc · 03-21-2015, 03:17 PM

Walt, The Model B upper part of the bell housing , I don't believe you use the 2 shims on the 2 upper 7/16 bolts like the Model A. Is that correct? Yes, B-6400 ALSO, the serial no. that is stamped on top of this upper bell, ( AB5051551 ) can anyone tell me the year. April 1932. . I think this is an early B engine because it has the crank with no counter weights.
Yes again, used until December 1932
Darryl in a very warm and sunny Fairbanks

Walt Dupont--Me. · 03-21-2015, 09:04 PM

Thanks Darryl. Walt

Jim Brierley · 03-22-2015, 11:11 AM

Shims are used to keep everything aligned. The shims should be the same thickness as the housing-to-block gasket.

hardtimes · 03-22-2015, 12:55 PM

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Hey Walt,
I agree with Jim B . If you do NOT use a gasket to cover the rear cam area, MAYBE then you could get alignment better without shim, but I use shims on my two Bs.

03-21-2015, 01:30 PM	#1
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Model B upper bellhousing. The Model B upper part of the bell housing , I don't believe you use the 2 shims on the 2 upper 7/16 bolts like the Model A. Is that correct? ALSO, the serial no. that is stamped on top of this upper bell, ( AB5051551 ) can anyone tell me the year. I think this is an early B engine because it has the crank with no counter weights. Thanks Walt

03-21-2015, 03:17 PM	#2
darrylkmc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 767	Re: Model B upper bellhousing. Walt, The Model B upper part of the bell housing , I don't believe you use the 2 shims on the 2 upper 7/16 bolts like the Model A. Is that correct? Yes, B-6400 ALSO, the serial no. that is stamped on top of this upper bell, ( AB5051551 ) can anyone tell me the year. April 1932. . I think this is an early B engine because it has the crank with no counter weights. Yes again, used until December 1932 Darryl in a very warm and sunny Fairbanks Last edited by darrylkmc; 03-21-2015 at 03:28 PM.

03-21-2015, 09:04 PM	#3
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Model B upper bellhousing. Thanks Darryl. Walt

03-22-2015, 11:11 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Model B upper bellhousing. Shims are used to keep everything aligned. The shims should be the same thickness as the housing-to-block gasket.

03-22-2015, 12:55 PM	#5
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,190	Re: Model B upper bellhousing. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Walt, I agree with Jim B . If you do NOT use a gasket to cover the rear cam area, MAYBE then you could get alignment better without shim, but I use shims on my two Bs.