C3, trans tunnel collar location

[Scott Marshall]

When I bought my 72, the foam tunnel collar was missing. I've got one to put on it now, but where does it glue onto the bellhousing at? I checked my assembly manual and I couldn't find anything on it. I have the body off the frame so I decided it would be a good time to install it, or is it better done after the body is back on?
Thanks for any help.
Scott

[John Wilkes]

Re: C3, trans tunnel collar location

The collar goes on the bell housing just aft of the clutch fork boot. I put mine on when I had the transmission out, but you should be able to install it with the body on and trans installed.

-John

[Scott Marshall]

Re: C3, trans tunnel collar location

Thanks John,

Mine is an automatic, but I think I get the idea. It glues on after the bellhousing and I am also assuming that it will fit in front of the foil tunnel insulation and not between the foil and the transmission.
Thanks again
Scott

[Jim T.]

Re: C3, trans tunnel collar location

The piece of foam was glued to the turbo 400 automatic on my 70. Mine come unglued and was lost going down the interstate. I can see the glue residue on my transmission and the placement is before the tunnel foil insulation. Where did you purchase a replacement piece?

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3, trans tunnel collar location

I got some 2" thick grey black foam as packing and will try to cut one out if I can get a pattern. I have seen them at meets but not sure what vendor.

[John D.]

Re: C3, trans tunnel collar location

I picked one up at Carlisle last August and will be installing it this winter. Is a 68 the same as a 70 profile wise?

Lyle, if you get stuck, drop me an e-mail with your address, I will full size trace it for you.

John

[Patrick H.]

Re: C3, trans tunnel collar location

Who do you THINK would have a part like this?

See the link, part 1298016.




Trans shield and collar