Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Patsfan34 · 01-08-2010, 02:25 PM

I finally yanked the 292 out and just need to know if the bellhousing will bolt right up to the 350 I will be using along with the fly wheel? Also, there was an 11" clutch in this beast. Is that was I should be using again with the 350 and my sm465 tranny?

**CPNE** · 01-08-2010, 02:30 PM

Bell housing will work, flywheel is 292 specific, and should stay with engine when you sell it.

Patsfan34 · 01-08-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

Bell housing will work, flywheel is 292 specific, and should stay with engine when you sell it.

Bitter/sweet answer Jeff but thanks nonetheless. Bellhousing is mint and so is the flywheel. Not one tooth on the flywheel is chipped or anything. Also, the starter that was with this 292, will that work on a 350 or is that also 292 specific?

**CPNE** · 01-08-2010, 02:43 PM

Its been a while since I had my 292 separated from the tranny, but IIRC, the difference in the flywheel is some kind of alignment pin where it bolts to the crank. The diameter and # of teeth are the same so your starter should interchange.

If I'm wrong, someone will correct me.

FYI, my 292 was a 72 year engine, but I doubt year makes a difference here.

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-08-2010, 03:04 PM

The 292 had larger bolt holes that mount it to the flywheel, except for the early models from 63 up to about 66. They had the smaller holes & would fit the 350 although they may be heavier. An 11 in. clutch will work fine.

Patsfan34 · 01-08-2010, 04:52 PM

Actully I can just use the flywheel thats currently on the 350 i have. Just because it currently has an automatic tranny the flywheel should still be the same right?

**CPNE** · 01-08-2010, 04:58 PM

No, an auto uses a flexplate to which the torque converter bolts. Big difference.

Patsfan34 · 01-09-2010, 01:53 AM

Awww man!

Patsfan34 · 01-10-2010, 08:17 PM

Here's a pic of the flywheel. Holes to big or can I use it? Also, will the linkage for the clutch be the same from the 292 to the 350?

bhoeger70 · 01-10-2010, 10:41 PM

If you leave the engine in the same place the linkage will work (with a small amount of work). If I remember correctly you will need to modify the ball stud for the clutch linkage (flip it over I think) for it to bolt to the v8. The flywheel most likely wont work, just get the one for a 250 six or a v8, on the 292 the flywheel to crank shaft bolts are bigger, one size only but it will mess things up.

Patsfan34 · 01-11-2010, 04:05 PM

I'll have to take a pic of the linkage and make sure what I have is normal for this application. I guess it's a good idea to keep the flywheel with the 292 anyway.

Patsfan34 · 01-13-2010, 09:31 AM

Also, I can use the same clutch fork that was on this tranny right?

01-08-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? I finally yanked the 292 out and just need to know if the bellhousing will bolt right up to the 350 I will be using along with the fly wheel? Also, there was an 11" clutch in this beast. Is that was I should be using again with the 350 and my sm465 tranny?

01-08-2010, 02:30 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? Bell housing will work, flywheel is 292 specific, and should stay with engine when you sell it. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-08-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? Its been a while since I had my 292 separated from the tranny, but IIRC, the difference in the flywheel is some kind of alignment pin where it bolts to the crank. The diameter and # of teeth are the same so your starter should interchange. If I'm wrong, someone will correct me. FYI, my 292 was a 72 year engine, but I doubt year makes a difference here. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-08-2010, 03:04 PM	#5
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,222	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? The 292 had larger bolt holes that mount it to the flywheel, except for the early models from 63 up to about 66. They had the smaller holes & would fit the 350 although they may be heavier. An 11 in. clutch will work fine.

01-08-2010, 04:52 PM	#6
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? Actully I can just use the flywheel thats currently on the 350 i have. Just because it currently has an automatic tranny the flywheel should still be the same right?

01-08-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? No, an auto uses a flexplate to which the torque converter bolts. Big difference. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-09-2010, 01:53 AM	#8
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? Awww man!

01-10-2010, 08:17 PM	#9
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? Here's a pic of the flywheel. Holes to big or can I use it? Also, will the linkage for the clutch be the same from the 292 to the 350? Attached Images

01-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#10
bhoeger70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 434	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? If you leave the engine in the same place the linkage will work (with a small amount of work). If I remember correctly you will need to modify the ball stud for the clutch linkage (flip it over I think) for it to bolt to the v8. The flywheel most likely wont work, just get the one for a 250 six or a v8, on the 292 the flywheel to crank shaft bolts are bigger, one size only but it will mess things up. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Ben Franklin 67 Chevy 1/2 lwb, 67 GMC 1/2 lwb (parts) Last edited by bhoeger70; 01-10-2010 at 10:43 PM.

01-11-2010, 04:05 PM	#11
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? I'll have to take a pic of the linkage and make sure what I have is normal for this application. I guess it's a good idea to keep the flywheel with the 292 anyway.

01-13-2010, 09:31 AM	#12
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: Can I use the bellhousing and fly wheel for 292 to 350? Also, I can use the same clutch fork that was on this tranny right?



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