jw bell

[fishman]

I have a jw bell power glide with two pieces the case and the bell housing, i am wondering what the torque is for the bolts on the front bell housing to the case as i had one bolt come loose also what do use recommend under the bolt like a start washer or lock washer or what............also does anybody have a part number for the front seal and will a place like napa have it or do i have to go to gm............thanks.........my tranny guy looked after all this but i have moved so have to do it myself

[Transman]

I use the supplied thick flat washers. Dab Ultra Copper around the bolt holes on the pump after thoroughly cleaning the pump surface. Do the same around the washers under the bolt heads. I torque them to 18-20 ft/lbs.

[Transman]

Ps... I still use the JW orings if possible along with the rtv between bell and pump. A Glide front pump seal is the same as the TH350/400 uses.

[rudyperformanceshop]

I use Ultra Gray on bolt heads and washers with O-Ring and Blue loctite on threads and torque to 20 lbs. No leaks and no loose bolts!

Rudy Performance Shop
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[fishman]

Tahnks for replies guys
I phoned jw bell and they told me to torque the bolts to #20 and use blue locite with flat washer no idea how thick and to use 5/16th x #18 X 2 1/4 bolts......well i can't find any place with 2 1/4 bolts eith 2" or 2 1/2 " ....so usuing 2 1/2 bolts will stick out inside of the front pump and cause some kinda problem or what...........thanks for the reply

[Transman]

Look at any local place like Fastenal or Grainger, etc. If no luck then call JW and ask for Eric. Tell him I (Steve Oldani) sent you... he'll be able to round up the right bolts and washers for you. Or, contact Hutch in London, Ontario if you want to stay in-country. His number is 519-453-4318.

[Nick Campagna]

Tahnks for replies guys
I phoned jw bell and they told me to torque the bolts to #20 and use blue locite with flat washer no idea how thick and to use 5/16th x #18 X 2 1/4 bolts......well i can't find any place with 2 1/4 bolts eith 2" or 2 1/2 " ....so usuing 2 1/2 bolts will stick out inside of the front pump and cause some kinda problem or what...........thanks for the reply

Buy 2 1/2 inch bolts, thread a nut on them and then use a Dremel w/cutoff wheel to cut 1/4 inch off. Take the nut off, and you are done. The nut will clean up the start threads when it is taken off.