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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Question Y block Bellhousing question

Okay, is there a way to tell a 3 speed truck bellhousing from a 4 spd truck bellhousing? (Y block 292) are there part numbers i could look for? any measurements i can take?

looking to do a T5 swap.

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Bell Housing

The 3 speed has small mounting flange with 4 7/16 -14 threaded holes. The 4/5 speed has large mounting flange with 5 9/16-12 threaded holes with 3 on starter mount side.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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You won't find any part numbers on parts after 1956, only casting or ID engineering numbers.

Since casting numbers are foundry marks, they cannot be cross referenced to Ford part numbers.

One 292 bellhousing was only used for a 3 speed (B8C-7505-A), but...another (B8Y-7505-A) was used for a 3 speed (F/P350 w/a T-87), F100/600's with a T-98 4 speed, F500/600 w/a 5 speed (also used in C/N/P Series').

These are part numbers, but won't be listed on the housing. If you do find marked numbers, I might be able to cross them over, might not.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Thank you both.... i have 2 of them to go look at tomorrow, maybe one of them will be a 3 spd bell.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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If it's a vertical, not quite rectangular rectangle, it's a 3 spd. If it's a horizontal rectangle it's a 4spd.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemccraney
If it's a vertical, not quite rectangulkar rectangle, it's a 3 spd. If it's a horizontal rectangle it's a 4spd.

i think i understand, your talking about the bolt pattern. thanks Charlie!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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No prob. I've had a few drinks. The not quite rectangular rectangle I'm describing is actually a trapezoid.
 
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another Q, do they use the same clutch shield?
 
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Here is a four speed housing Bill.
I know it's not much but maybe it'll help.
 
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Thanks for the Pic Marc! i know exactly what to look for now.
 
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