Pictures the Lakewood bell housing for 68/69

[whitetop]

Top, left hand side is an early Lakewood. Look at the mounting area versus a current one.

[Bernhard]

Originally Posted by whitetop

Top, left hand side is an early Lakewood. Look at the mounting area versus a current one.

Thanks for posting the catalog picture this is a big help!


New Oldsmobile Lakewood bell housing

http://www.wpsracing.com/blbeol1933st.html

[John Brown]

Originally Posted by whitetop

Top, left hand side is an early Lakewood. Look at the mounting area versus a current one.

I'm liking the list price back then compared to now too.....

[mockingbird812]

Here is some similar info but points out the detail of large vs. small clutch accommodation. i believe “large” applies to 11” clutches.

[mockingbird812]

Will a 1502 fit a 396 block?

[John Brown]

I believe the 1502 didn't have provisions for the 55-57 bellhousing mounts, but still had provisions for a bolt to the bellhousing starter. So yes, it should work, as long as you use the small snout cast iron starter used on stick shift 396, 427, and 454. Aluminum snout starter wouldn't normally fit, unless you cut one it down on a lathe like I did to lighten the starter my 57 Chevy. Been there, done that. Don't suggest it cause it will weaken the casting severely.

[John Brown]

One other item that might be of interest, 1957 thru 1961 Turboglide starters bolted to the block and mated up to a 168 tooth flywheel.

[mockingbird812]

Thanks John. Here is another vintage ad for a ‘67 Lakewood shield.