1951 bellhousing question
 

14 years ago I sold my '51 Tudor Deluxe and have always missed it. Well, yesterday I brought home another '51, it's almost scary, same color and a 6 cylinder, just like my first, also soon to be a V8. I will post some pics here if I can make them small enough. Any way, I vaguely remember I had a challenge regarding bellhousings, in the engine swap. Does the '51 V8 bellhousing have the throwout lever exit parallel to the ground or at a slight downward angle?

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The 49-51 Ford passenger car bell housings are the same……stamped steel and the release fork does come out angled down. These bell housings have the unique starter plate that has the angled mount for the starter.

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Thanks Mac, AND I imagine the 6 & 8 cyl housings are different?

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I have all the V8 parts, if you end up needing them.

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The housings have a different part number. The 226 H-series I6 for 1951 has a prefix of 1HA for the bell housing (1HA-6392).

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Shoebox…. I’m in the process of “ resuscitating” a ‘51 Tudor Deluxe myself. If it has a running 6cyl. in it now, I’m sure that engine will be valuable. Mine had no motor in it when I got it but plenty of rust. Looking forward to the pics……..Mark

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Yes, I am anxious to post pics if I can get them small enough. The car is real solid and has a 38,000 mi six in it.

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PM sent

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If your a Windows user download Photoscape
http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/download.php

They also have a Mac version.

There is an option to save pictures in a lower resolution. I use it all the time.

Re: 1951 bellhousing question
 

The '49-'51 6 cyl. bell looks similar to the V8 but is flat on the engine side instead of angled at the bottom like the V8. Biggest difference is the very large 6 cyl. starter plate vs the much smaller and angled V8 plate.

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Thanks guys for all the specific info. I will put this in the appropriate Classified area but,....... I do need a 49-51 V8 bellhousing, starter plate and oil pan! Any leads most appreciated.:)

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MuskegenFlathead above said he has all of the V8 parts.

Sal

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Yes, I sent him a pm,.... was waiting to hear back.

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I think we have a full set in the back room in case your other offer doesn’t work out.

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Just wanted to say 'Thank You' to all, for the responses regarding my '51 V8 needs regarding parts needed to drop a V8 into my newly aquired '51 Tudor. I believe I thanked everyone individually, but here again, the Ford Barn is the best!!