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Will this work??
i am looking for a 460 Bell housing to use on an engine run stand. I found one on craigslist, it says for a 351M or 400, I researched and found that will work for 460.................then i may have over researched and some say no
WHich is it? THe cast number is D97A-7505 per the add
Ford 351m" bell housing
Thanks Ryan
WHich is it? THe cast number is D97A-7505 per the add
Ford 351m" bell housing
Thanks Ryan
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Yes, the 351M is the same pattern as the 460.
List of Ford bellhousing patterns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Whether or not the bellhousing in your ad is actually from a 351M...no idea.
List of Ford bellhousing patterns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Whether or not the bellhousing in your ad is actually from a 351M...no idea.
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Ryan, There are 3 basic bells of this era, a round top for the FE 352-390, flat top 5 1/2" bolt pattern 302, 351W, 300 six, flat top 7 1/2" spread 351M 429, 460.
Appears that you should be good to go.
John
Appears that you should be good to go.
John
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you'd be better off asking that question in the 335/385 series engine forum- i think its safe to say almost no one in this forum is running a M-series engine.
or as Jowilker said, you could just measure it.
personally, i never trust myself- when i look at transmissions, i carry a block/bellhousing spacer plate with me and make sure everything lines up.
or as Jowilker said, you could just measure it.
personally, i never trust myself- when i look at transmissions, i carry a block/bellhousing spacer plate with me and make sure everything lines up.
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Black snake, Just be sure that you also get the dust shield that locates the starter correctly and also the correct flywheel as later 460s were externally balanced. I know for sure that a "M" series bellhousing mounts to a 460.
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i didnt know or have seen three bells c4 or c6 i wold like to see the difference my self as i run a 429 in my 68 with a c6 bm tranny
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i am looking for a 460 Bell housing to use on an engine run stand. I found one on craigslist, it says for a 351M or 400, I researched and found that will work for 460.................then i may have over researched and some say no
Which is it? The cast number is D97
A-7505- per the ad Ford 351m" bell housing
Which is it? The cast number is D97
A-7505- per the ad Ford 351m" bell housingThe difference has to do with the clutch fork, clutch fork ball pivot, clutch release rod (pedal to Z bar) and the Z bar itself. These parts are specific to one or the other.
Ford bellhousing part numbers: D7TZ-7505-A = 1977/78 and 1979 351M/400 before serial number DG0,001 / D9TZ-7505-B = 1979 351M/400 from serial number DG0,001 & 1980/82.
ALL 1968/82 460's came w/a C6. 1983 was the first year the 460 was available w/a manual trans (and 4WD). All 1983/97 460's came w/a hydraulic clutch.
Originally Posted by willowbilly
FE flywheel will work. 78 and earlier [460] engine anyway.
and earlier [460] engine anyway.1971/73 429, 1971/78 460 & some 1979 460's: The block casting number is D1VE-6015-AB
Mid-model year 1979, 1980 and later: The block casting number is D9TE-6015-AB .. has a weighted spacer.
The 1979/97 flexplate, 1983/97 flywheel & 1979/97 harmonic balancer are specific to this casting number.
1979: This was a "running change" so, there are no before/from serial numbers/production dates to go by.
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The top holes are 2in. further apart on what you want.
John
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No such ID/casting number, it should be D9TA-7505-? But, the suffix is missing, so there's no way to ID it. And, be aware that there are TWO different F100/350/Bronco 351M/400 bellhousings.
The difference has to do with the clutch fork, clutch fork ball pivot, clutch release rod (pedal to Z bar) and the Z bar itself. These parts are specific to one or the other.
Ford bellhousing part numbers: D7TZ-7505-A = 1977/78 and 1979 before serial number DG0,001 / D9TZ-7505-B = 1979 from serial number DG0,001 & 1980/82.
ALL 1968/82 460's came w/a C6. 1983 was the first year the 460 was available w/a manual trans (and 4WD). All 1983/97 460's came w/a hydraulic clutch.
Incorrect, the 460 engine changed mid-model year 1979, not in 1978.
1971/73 429, 1971/78 460 & some 1979 460's: The block casting number is D1VE-6015-AB
Mid-model year 1979, 1980 and later: The block casting number is D9TE-6015-AB .. has a weighted spacer.
The 1979/97 flexplate, 1983/97 flywheel & 1979/97 harmonic balancer are specific to this casting number.
1979: This was a "running change" so, there are no before/from serial numbers/production dates to go by.
The difference has to do with the clutch fork, clutch fork ball pivot, clutch release rod (pedal to Z bar) and the Z bar itself. These parts are specific to one or the other.
Ford bellhousing part numbers: D7TZ-7505-A = 1977/78 and 1979 before serial number DG0,001 / D9TZ-7505-B = 1979 from serial number DG0,001 & 1980/82.
ALL 1968/82 460's came w/a C6. 1983 was the first year the 460 was available w/a manual trans (and 4WD). All 1983/97 460's came w/a hydraulic clutch.
Incorrect, the 460 engine changed mid-model year 1979, not in 1978.
1971/73 429, 1971/78 460 & some 1979 460's: The block casting number is D1VE-6015-AB
Mid-model year 1979, 1980 and later: The block casting number is D9TE-6015-AB .. has a weighted spacer.
The 1979/97 flexplate, 1983/97 flywheel & 1979/97 harmonic balancer are specific to this casting number.
1979: This was a "running change" so, there are no before/from serial numbers/production dates to go by.
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Blacksnake, I live in the NewOrleans area, I have the bellhousing,dust shield, flywheel for an early 460 for internal balance and the clutch fork. Also t he complete clutch linkage. 504 469 2320h 504 427 6905
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Blacksnake, The bellhousing is cast iron , but i would only sell the whole set up. I even have the pedals for the manual transmisson. Hopefully someone out there will have what you need. Good luck , Kenny