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deuce lover · 12-17-2020, 09:48 AM

Since I have never run across run before,Is this what I think it is? Big truck bellhousing?

32phil · 12-17-2020, 10:00 AM

Yes
The one you want when putting a 5 speed behind an A or B motor.
You may also need an adapter plate depending on the trans.
They were available a while back.

JOHNCL · 12-17-2020, 05:28 PM

The BB clutch housing will not bolt to an A flywheel cover so if you are putting a 5 speed behind a Model A you need the AA clutch housing. The AA has a socket for the wishbone, the BB's does not because the 32 wishbone connected to the K-member. Both of the housings look the same with respect to the transmission bolt pattern.

JSeery · 12-17-2020, 06:06 PM

I am not familiar with that bellhousing, but it is not the hogshead used with V8 flatheads as the basis for an adapter to a later transmission.

Bob C · 12-17-2020, 07:23 PM

The pictured bell housing is for a 4 cylinder.

cas3 · 12-18-2020, 12:19 AM

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yup, B model, not A

deuce lover · 12-18-2020, 01:14 AM

Thanks for all the replies.Now to see if someone elsewhere can use it. I will put it in the Swap Meet section.No one here in France has a clue.

12-17-2020, 10:00 AM	#2
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 935	Re: Model BB bellhousing Yes The one you want when putting a 5 speed behind an A or B motor. You may also need an adapter plate depending on the trans. They were available a while back. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

12-17-2020, 05:28 PM	#3
JOHNCL Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: northern Maryland Posts: 68	Re: Model BB bellhousing The BB clutch housing will not bolt to an A flywheel cover so if you are putting a 5 speed behind a Model A you need the AA clutch housing. The AA has a socket for the wishbone, the BB's does not because the 32 wishbone connected to the K-member. Both of the housings look the same with respect to the transmission bolt pattern.

12-17-2020, 06:06 PM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Model BB bellhousing I am not familiar with that bellhousing, but it is not the hogshead used with V8 flatheads as the basis for an adapter to a later transmission.

12-17-2020, 07:23 PM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Model BB bellhousing The pictured bell housing is for a 4 cylinder.

12-18-2020, 12:19 AM	#6
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,566	Re: Model BB bellhousing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) yup, B model, not A

12-18-2020, 01:14 AM	#7
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Model BB bellhousing Thanks for all the replies.Now to see if someone elsewhere can use it. I will put it in the Swap Meet section.No one here in France has a clue. Last edited by deuce lover; 12-18-2020 at 05:38 AM.

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