[Scarebird]

The L84 is machined for a manual, something I am told earlier 5.3's are not.

The TKX supposedly the same input dimensions as Muncies, Saginaws, ST-10's and the rest.

First thing off the bell housing did not completely engage, leaving a 0.050" gap at the top. Mnnh.

Removing the housing showed the some bolt heads were impacting.



Not good.

I would have expected Lakewood or Holley to catch an error like this. A minute of the Bridgeport fixed the issue.



Next up the starter ring gear was too close for comfort - the mill was once again called into service.



Next up will be mounting the flywheel and checking bell housing runout and clearance.