250 bellhousing into 292 inline 6

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[QUOT[/QUOTE]I Have a 76 P/U inline six the Aluminum bellhousing cracked. I found a 250 inline six engine (I Believe) and pulled the bell housing thinking that it would match up the bolt pattern is the same yet it will hit on my fly wheel!
Please someone tell me what the **** happened. are 250 to 292 not alike, is it not a 250, or can i make this work?

I Have a manual 4 spd with granny low

the 250? has a 3 spd -- (i was told)

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Assuming your flywheel isn't cracked or loose, where is it hitting? If on the outer edge, then you probably have a 'small' clutch bell and need a 'large' clutch bell. Look for one from a 3/4 ton. Measure your flywheel and clutch for comparison.


I know the 3/4 tons use a larger clutch than cars, and that the lighter 1/2 tons use a smaller clutch too,. I'm betting that is wht is going on. If so you 'could' get around it by putting in the smaller clutch - odds are the flywheel is drilled for both.