At some point, my shortblock dropped the alignment dowels out of the two block->tranny mounting points. The pegs I'm talking about are here, in the far right, and bottom right of the block:
(thanks driggs)
I got the part number from 2gntCAPS M05240849 but I really don't feel like going down to the dealer.
The block lines up just fine with the tranny using just one dowel, and I don't think the dowel provides much in the way of strength reinforcement(I broke one with pliers).
My question is: 1) How the hell do you get a dowel out of a junk shortblock? 2) Would it be a problem to run with just one dowel, not both?
#88152, "RE: Block dowels?" In response to Reply # 1
I've tried to run with only 1 dowel and without any twice........both on a chevy v-8 with th350 .......not the same I know, but in both cases the bellhousing cracked after only a few months......if your making any kinds of power I wouldn't do it. I think they are there for more than just alignment. Its just my opinion but it seemed ironic it happened in only the 2 with dowel issues.
#88153, "RE: Block dowels?" In response to Reply # 0 Apr-12-05 08:58 AM by run4cvr
Originally posted by thedawg My question is: 1) How the hell do you get a dowel out of a junk shortblock? 2) Would it be a problem to run with just one dowel, not both?
I used an easy-out to remove the dowels.
I'm pretty sure they are there for alignment purposes. I dont see a problem with running just one. We did a rebuild last year on a hydrolocked motor, and upon removal one of the dowels was missing about a 1/3 chunk of it. We put it back in, since the guy didnt want to buy a new one, and as far as i know he's had zero problems with it.
#88159, "RE: Block dowels?" In response to Reply # 3
Usually you can twist them out with a pair of pliars without bending them up.
They're $2/ea new.
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(thanks driggs)
M05240849 but I really don't feel like going down to the dealer.
