Do all Buick bellhousings have 2 starter openings?

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by tubecatgs, Dec 1, 2022.

  1. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    Is this one an aftermarket? Did factory bellhousings only have one? I assume it's because they are also used these on Olds and Pontiac? Thanks
     

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  2. 87GN_70GS

    87GN_70GS Well-Known Member

    The Buick bell only has one starter opening. Olds and Pontiac have 2 openings. But they will work on our engines
     
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  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    You really want to get a 9735581 bell or more commonly called a "581" bell. They're readily available.
     
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  4. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    Thanks guys...If I "cheap out" and this ends up going in a beater or daily driver with a 455, will that driver side starter opening get in the way of headers or clutch rod and stuff?
     
  5. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

  6. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    I think with a file a can turn the 8 into a 3 :)
     

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  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Correction- 9785581!
     

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