"Dialing In" a bell housing
I recently bought a muncie 4 speed to put in my Chevelle.This will not be a race car at all just an occasional street cruiser. I have a GM Bell Housing. I know that the right thing to do is check it with a dial indicator, but is it neccessary with a GM bell? I've never done it but I know how...it looks to be a PITA. My dad's el camino is a 4 Speed car and we never have done it on his. My concern is I had to have my block align honed when it was machined and I'm afraid it will cause problems. My Dad says he has never dialed one in in his life( 73 yrs old) and he has always used standard shift transmissions and had ZERO problems.( He also went on to say "But I don't abuse stuff like YOU DO" :P ) Anyway, I can't imagine they were dialed in on the assembly line at Chevrolet,but could be wrong. I've heard MOPAR line honed the block with the bell.
So, my question...do I need to fool with it or not?