Here are some pics I took of the transformation.
IMG_20130530_170601.jpgNew pilot bearing in the end of the crank shaft, relocated from the flywheel. The input shaft is not long enough to locate the pilot bushing in the standard location inside the crankshaft. Pilot bearing is something we found at the local bearing shop.
IMG_20130530_155408.jpg Mocking up the transmission without the bell housing to figure out the amount that needs to be removed.
IMG_20130604_181257.jpg No going back from here. Cutting the bell housing before getting it machined to a perfect face once again. Notice the jig I built to hold the bell housing straight. If I start doing a lot of these, then I will be using a band saw for the initial cut.
IMG_20130609_182551.jpg Final step, installing the trans onto the motor.
It all really worked out very well and I'm so happy to be rid of that stupid huge dual mass flywheel!