The Ford Barn

Terry Wilkerson · 12-01-2023, 10:16 AM

Do you guys install the bellhousing and trans as a unit or separate.

Mart · 12-01-2023, 10:25 AM

On what model, Terry?

Zeke3 · 12-01-2023, 10:30 AM

I install the bellhousing to the engine and then install the transmission.

tubman · 12-01-2023, 10:42 AM

I believe that the O/P is referring to a '50 Ford Custom he mentioned in his other post. I wholeheartedly agree with "Zeke3" to install the bellhousing first and then the transmission. In fact, I can't imagine doing it the other way. One thing to be aware of. You should use an alinement tool when installing the clutch disc and pressure plate to the flywheel to make sure everything lines up. The clutches I have purchased lately came with a plastic splined tool.

Terry Wilkerson · 12-01-2023, 06:36 PM

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Yes it's a 1950 ford custom. I used an alignment tool on the new clutch. I was thinking as you guys say bellhousing first then trans. Just getting to the top housing bolts with the trans out is hard enough.

Update on the overdrive. It was junk. The good thing is the guy gave me my money back.
I know where there is another. Haven't decided if I want to pursue it.

12-01-2023, 10:16 AM	#1
Terry Wilkerson Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Olathe Kansas Posts: 44	Reassemnly Do you guys install the bellhousing and trans as a unit or separate.

12-01-2023, 10:25 AM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,785	Re: Reassemnly On what model, Terry?

12-01-2023, 10:30 AM	#3
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,409	Re: Reassemnly I install the bellhousing to the engine and then install the transmission.

12-01-2023, 10:42 AM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,419	Re: Reassemnly I believe that the O/P is referring to a '50 Ford Custom he mentioned in his other post. I wholeheartedly agree with "Zeke3" to install the bellhousing first and then the transmission. In fact, I can't imagine doing it the other way. One thing to be aware of. You should use an alinement tool when installing the clutch disc and pressure plate to the flywheel to make sure everything lines up. The clutches I have purchased lately came with a plastic splined tool.

12-01-2023, 06:36 PM	#5
Terry Wilkerson Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Olathe Kansas Posts: 44	Re: Reassemnly Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes it's a 1950 ford custom. I used an alignment tool on the new clutch. I was thinking as you guys say bellhousing first then trans. Just getting to the top housing bolts with the trans out is hard enough. Update on the overdrive. It was junk. The good thing is the guy gave me my money back. I know where there is another. Haven't decided if I want to pursue it.