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What is the difference between a manual shift Bell housing and one for an auto shift??
 
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Manual shift bellhousings typically have the clutch fork opening and pivot point as part of the bellhousing where automatics have no opening on the side for the clutch fork.
 
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Bell Housing = M/T // Converter Housing = A/T

 
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Bell Housing = M/T // Converter Housing = A/T
Aaahhh soooo!!
 
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