Bellhousing Treasure Adventure!!!

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  1. JeffScoggins

    JeffScoggins A.k.a. Conan Jr.

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    All I want for xmas is my bellhousing, my bellhousing, yes my bellhousing...
    If I can't find it, what will I do?...
    Put everything into another block...another block...another block...(music fades.)

    This is pathetic...what is one to do if they own a 1965 Ford and need a new bellhousing? (Since I'm using a block from that date...)

    I mean really, how hard can it be to find a simple bellhousing for a 65 Falcon, or 65 Mustang with a 200ci I6? :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :eek: :eek: :eek:

    You know what I should have done from the beginning? Check codes...but how should I have known the blocks changed in such a minute way? I've checked and checked and checked and decoded all the codes...and nothing about stupid changes in the size of the bellhousing or bolt patterns.

    I'm desperate...I've searched every junkyard (In Louisiana), salvage yard (In Louisiana), and website that there is to search...HELP PLEASE!


    Jeff Scoggins
     
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  2. Jamie Miles

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    Jeff, I know of a very, very old junk yard in a little town far, far away. They may have what you are looking for. I will be there this weekend and I will look.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    I think Jeff is looking for one for an automatic. :hmmm:
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Sounds like a good opportunity to switch to 4 speed! (y)

    I'll look around for an c4 with a bellhousing on it yet from a 200. I gave a couple away this past winter.
     
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    what are you needing a 5 bolt bell housing?
     
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    JeffScoggins A.k.a. Conan Jr.

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    I know where I can get a 4speed if necessary but would much rather have a c4. Im pretty sure its a five bolt. I'll check soon


    Thanks for the replies and if you find one jamie, measure the two top center bolts and it should be very close to 5.5" not 4 11/16.

    Jeff
     
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    if its a 5 bolt i might have one on one of the falcons. but they are 1962 with the 6cyl. i will check this weekend
     
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    hey all 62 falcons came with a ford-o-matic transmission or a 3 speed toploader.
     
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    oh i forgot to add it you didn't know the ford-o-matic is a 2 speed
     
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    JeffScoggins A.k.a. Conan Jr.

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    thanks. Thursday, I will be taking some really detailed pictures with measurements so I can show you all my dilemma.

    Jeff
     
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    Jeff.....You need a v-8 bellhousing and torque converter, it has the same pattern as the 289-302. the old 250's were actually a small version of the 300 straight six. they had 200 straight six parts in them. here is a link to help you along the way.
    http://fordsix.com/200-250.htm
     
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