Clutch linkage issues.

[Joe Z]

Sorry if this gets a little lengthy. Also I'm not sure if the motor has any effect on this and there is one issue with multiple problems related to the bell housing. I have an 81' c10. I'm in the middle of an engine swap the stock 250 I6 is being replaced with a 66' 250 I6 just noticed that the older style bell housing doesn't have the guide for the clutch linkage. However the aluminum bell from the stock Muncie doesn't have the holes for the housing mounted starter, and finally the block doesn't have have the mounting holes for the block mounted starter except for the automatic transmission witch is offset to the wrong side at least I can't seem to find one to fit. This is where I'm stuck.

Not sure if I can drill and tap the block for the diagonal bolt pattern starter, use the old style bell and add on a mounting bracket, or find a starter that bolts into the aluminum bell or 66' block.

Any suggestions, thoughts, or info? Not sure what the best solution is.