what bell housing do I need to mate a 4 speed heavy duty trans to a '53 239 flathead v8?

 

If its going in a 53 truck then you need the
53 only truck bell housing. Then I think the 1/2 ton truck bellhousing is different than the 3/4 ton and up? Not sure on that though. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.
I do have an extra 53 bell housing if you end up needing it.

 

The light duty 3 speed bell is different then the heavy duty 3 speed bell in the bolt pattern. I think that the 4 speed and the heavy duty 3 speed share the same bell?

3 Speed HD in a '53

 

I believe the OP has a 6-cyl '48 truck and trans that he wants to put a '53 V8 engine into. If that is the case, this is what's needed, a 48-52 V8 clutch cover ("1/2 bellhousing").

 

yes this is what I need to do, do you have a part number or you know where I can buy one

 

Check with Jim (52 USCG Panel). I sold him one with a trans and I don't know if he used it or not with his 6 cylinder.

 

I need one for the 239 engine I have a 4 speed and adaptor for the 6 flat head engine but I want to use the same 4 speed trans with the 239 flathead v8 but I need the bell housing to mate

 

This is an add from the Tampa CL has that bell for $75. No idea if that is a good price.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts...273318393.html

 

That is what I sold him - V8

 

TBAC-7505-A .. Bell Housing / Obsolete

1953 F100/500 239 3 speed Heavy Duty M/T

1953 F100/600 & C500/600 239 4 speed M/T

1953 F500/600 & C500/600 239 5 speed Light Duty M/T

1953 F600 & C600 239 5 speed Heavy Duty M/T

 

I've got some extra half bellhousings for flathead v8s if you havent found one yet.
Send me a email or pm if I can help.

 

That's as low a price as you'll likely see. These BH's are needed to put the 8BA-style engines in earlier Fords, so quite a bit of demand.

Note the OP is in Canada, he should add that to his profile. I have a Canadian parts source if desired.

 

Any chance you have one available with the dust cover?