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jmanz69 · 04-23-2002, 08:57 PM

I have a cast iron bell for my auto-4spd swap. It's the one made foe our trucks. Question is; Do I have to use that one, or can I use an aluminum one from a different car? If so, what cars are best? Also, any idea where I can get the bracket on the frame for the clutch mounting?

69 longhorn · 04-23-2002, 09:05 PM

If you are using a car trans,there are 2 different hole sizes on the truck bell. 67,& prior was 4 11/16 (same as car),or 5 1/8 68 up on the trucks. Shoot a little more info on trans ,ect& Im sure there is a way...69

jmanz69 · 04-23-2002, 09:09 PM

69
I have a saginaw 4 spd. was going to use a muncie, but too much $$$. The bell I have now is the one with the big hole, and it all bolts up fine. There is a gap, but it will work, plenty of contact area. Just wanted to try to save some weight if I could. This thing is heavy enough.

69 longhorn · 04-23-2002, 09:36 PM

Use a input collar from a 3 spd saginaw(truck,68 on),it will bolt up& give you the proper center...........69

jmanz69 · 04-23-2002, 09:44 PM

Is the 3 spd collar shorter or longer? Just wondering.

69 longhorn · 04-23-2002, 10:03 PM

the 3 spd collar is bigger around (truck only) ,to match the bell.......69

04-23-2002, 08:57 PM	#1
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Bellhousing question I have a cast iron bell for my auto-4spd swap. It's the one made foe our trucks. Question is; Do I have to use that one, or can I use an aluminum one from a different car? If so, what cars are best? Also, any idea where I can get the bracket on the frame for the clutch mounting?

04-23-2002, 09:05 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	If you are using a car trans,there are 2 different hole sizes on the truck bell. 67,& prior was 4 11/16 (same as car),or 5 1/8 68 up on the trucks. Shoot a little more info on trans ,ect& Im sure there is a way...69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-23-2002, 09:36 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Use a input collar from a 3 spd saginaw(truck,68 on),it will bolt up& give you the proper center...........69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-23-2002, 10:03 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	the 3 spd collar is bigger around (truck only) ,to match the bell.......69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

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04-23-2002, 09:09 PM	#3
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	69 I have a saginaw 4 spd. was going to use a muncie, but too much $$$. The bell I have now is the one with the big hole, and it all bolts up fine. There is a gap, but it will work, plenty of contact area. Just wanted to try to save some weight if I could. This thing is heavy enough.

04-23-2002, 09:44 PM	#5
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Is the 3 spd collar shorter or longer? Just wondering.



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