The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Possible to Mate a 289 to a '49 3 speed trans?

rotorwrench · 02-02-2011, 11:10 AM

The early 221/260/289 series Ford engines used the narrow Borg Warner pattern transmission bolt up for Falcons & Mustangs as well as a few others. I've never checked the early Ford units to see how close they are but estout81 is probably correct on a slight difference. These early bell housings have to match up with the block they were entended for since they won't fit up with the later 302 types. They may be a little harder to find now days. It might be easier to modify an aftermarket stamped steel bell housing for the narrow bolt pattern than to find one of the old ones.

Kerby

02-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Possible to Mate a 289 to a '49 3 speed trans? The early 221/260/289 series Ford engines used the narrow Borg Warner pattern transmission bolt up for Falcons & Mustangs as well as a few others. I've never checked the early Ford units to see how close they are but estout81 is probably correct on a slight difference. These early bell housings have to match up with the block they were entended for since they won't fit up with the later 302 types. They may be a little harder to find now days. It might be easier to modify an aftermarket stamped steel bell housing for the narrow bolt pattern than to find one of the old ones. Kerby