Shroud between tranny and engine

[jster91]

What is the purpose of the sheet metal shroud between the tranny and the engine. It's a PITA to keep in place while re-connecting the two. Is it just a shield for dirt?

Thanks

Jeff

 

[410Fortune]

yes dust shield, and its also a spacer, it is required

the locating pins on both sides of the block should keep it in place while stabbing the trans a couple of pieces of duct tape can work also, just put them in a place where you can remove them

 

[jster91]

Required for what besides dust?

 

[410Fortune]

a spacer

seriously that 1/16" is required to be there, I see where you are going and NO you cannot stab them together without the shield

Its called a dust shield, or scatter shield it likely does both as well as provide a spacer between engine and trans

pita yes but required

 

[jster91]

I wonder what would happen if it was left out? But the tape idea sounds like the ticket.

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

We accidently left it out of Painter Ken's truck when we swaped the motors out. So far there hasn't been any ill effects from it not being there.

 

[FordMastertech]

That plate is used to locate the starter correctly on the engine.

 

[Cobraguy]

Slickest trick I ever saw for this. Works every time

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220654

 

[410Fortune]

nice