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Author:  plymjak [ Sat Mar 20, 2004 3:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Bellhousings - stupid question?
Hey, im new to this board. To be completely honest, i dont have a slant 6, but i do have a question about their bellhousings.
I figured why not go to the experts?
again, this may be a dumb question, but :
do the small block mopar v8's and slant 6's share the same bellhousing.
i kind of think they dont because of where the starter motor is mounted for one thing.
theres one in the local junkyard between a slant 6 and an aluminum case 833.
if no one knows, could you direct me to a good resource on the web or a book in which i could find the info im looking for?
any help would be appreciated.
thanks in advance
jon
Author:  Pierre [ Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:09 pm ]
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Nope, different bolt pattern. Although, there was an adapter plate used in some truck applications that mated a small block tranny to the /6 blocks.
Author:  GTS225 [ Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:35 pm ]
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You make it sound like you want to throw that aluminum 833 behind a V-8, in favor of something different. Is that what you're trying to get answered?

If so, get yourself a late, (74-80), V-8 manual trans bell housing, and mount that aluminum trans to it. You might have to play around with clutch setups a bit, but it should be a bolt-in swap.

Roger
Author:  Guest [ Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  thanks for the replys
i didnt think the bellhousing would work, but thanks for clearing up my curiousity. im swapping a flathead six out of my 50 plymouth business coupe with a 318. getting parts as i go.
thanks a lot for the replies!
jon
by the way, the trans and engine are in a beige ram truck at the pick a part junk yard in sunland if anyone is interested. i got one out of there earlier this winter for $140. pretty good deal if you ask me!
Author:  Guest [ Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:31 pm ]
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slant 6 uses slant 6 bellhousing, small block uses small block bellhousing, big block use big block bellhousing, Period ! no interchange between anything. all three have unique bolt patterns. Late model O/D 4 speeds are identified by the shift arms pointing downward, (straight 4 speeds have shift arms pointing upwards) they also use a large o.d. retainer & must be matched to the bellhousing / engine used. late model 6 bellhousings are drilled for use of both 6 & 8 trannys, pilot retainers or pilot retainer adapters must be used according to the tranny / bellhousing being used.
Author:  slantzilla [ Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:57 pm ]
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I'm putting a small block scattershield on the back of my Slant. Bolts right on with the help of an adapter plate. :shock:
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