Ranger Biodiesel Swap - Flywheel And Bellhousing Adapter Installation

With the bellhousing and crankshaft adapters finished, it was time to start assembling the backend of the engine. I received the bellhousing adapter from the machine shop, confirmed the hole alignment with my bellhousing, and then torqued it to the engine block.

 

Next, I installed the crankshaft adapter and crankshaft. Both pieces received brand-new hardware that were loctited and torqued to spec.

The original flywheel and pressure plate were in good condition, so I rebuilt both and installed a new clutch friction plate.

The final piece was the bellhousing, which required some mild clearancing to not interfere with the coolant adapter on the back of the cylinder head,

With everything painted and reassembled, it was time to work on the starter, clutch linkage, and transmission installations.