Truck Bellhousing in an E-Body?

Posted By: Steve Bryant

Truck Bellhousing in an E-Body? - 09/26/13 02:08 PM

So I accidentally bought a 3497272 BB Bellhousing on Ebay for my 440 E-Body project and I am wondering if anyone has made these work? From what I can tell, it is all wrong as it was made for a 12" clutch and 143 tooth flywheel. I am pretty desperate for a bell housing and pulled the trigger on this one before reading up on it. Can I make this thing work?

Posted By: 64dodge572

Re: Truck Bellhousing in an E-Body? - 09/26/13 02:27 PM

Quote:

So I accidentally bought a 3497272 BB Bellhousing on Ebay for my 440 E-Body project and I am wondering if anyone has made these work? From what I can tell, it is all wrong as it was made for a 12" clutch and 143 tooth flywheel. I am pretty desperate for a bell housing and pulled the trigger on this one before reading up on it. Can I make this thing work?

It does not even have the A833 bolt pattern. It can only be used with the long fork, E body uses the short fork. Then there is also the issue of the ballstud location, and the 5.125" retainer bore. Sorry, no way to make it work.

Posted By: Steve Bryant

Re: Truck Bellhousing in an E-Body? - 09/26/13 03:03 PM

Thank you for the reply. I will blast and clean it and put a coat of paint and try my luck at selling it. I only paid $160 so I think I will get my money back in time.

ANYONE know where I could find a deal on a BB bellhousing that will work?

(Brewers has been great to me on the parts I have bought by the way. I love you guys and I appreciate the response)

Posted By: 64dodge572

Re: Truck Bellhousing in an E-Body? - 09/26/13 04:15 PM

10.5" will be the best fit and you have lots of clutch/flywheel options. Keep in mind that we have a new bell available for $300. So when your looking at used bells check for stripped holes or cracks you don't see until its cleaned. Dowel holes can be a problem on aluminum bells also.