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tennsmith · 06-05-2021, 08:24 AM

I have a ’50 Ford F1 truck with the 239 V8 flathead engine. It has the short bellhousing segment between the engine and transmission and this segment has a hole in it to allow the starter bendix to stick through it. Originally, this hole was covered by a thin metal can like structure to provide weather/dirt/grime protection for the bendix assembly. Mine is missing. Is anyone awere of an aftermarket replacement? I’ve had no luck in my internet searches. Does anyone have knowledge of an alternative item that can be modified to serve this purpose? Did the original part mount from the “inside” of the bellhousing or the outside? Thanks for your time/attention.

06-05-2021, 08:24 AM	#1
tennsmith Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 53	Starter Cover for 8BA Bell Housing I have a ’50 Ford F1 truck with the 239 V8 flathead engine. It has the short bellhousing segment between the engine and transmission and this segment has a hole in it to allow the starter bendix to stick through it. Originally, this hole was covered by a thin metal can like structure to provide weather/dirt/grime protection for the bendix assembly. Mine is missing. Is anyone awere of an aftermarket replacement? I’ve had no luck in my internet searches. Does anyone have knowledge of an alternative item that can be modified to serve this purpose? Did the original part mount from the “inside” of the bellhousing or the outside? Thanks for your time/attention.