small block Ford to early Ford transmission adapter

[2ndgeer]

Does anybody make an adapter that allows an early Ford transmission to be bolted up to a 289-302 small block Ford?
Adapters exist for late 50's Fords, Chevys, Cadillacs and even Chrysler Hemis but I can't locate one for a 302 Ford (post 1965-6 bolt). Seems strange.

[Grandadeo]

Check this one out over on the H.A.M.B. The seller also posts here on the Barn.

Lee

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=535789

[Ken Crans]

Speedway Motors

[52merc]

wilcap.com

[Rich/Alabama]

2ndgeer,
They're not currently being produced so you'll have to hunt for one. I managed to score one for a 6 bolt motor at Moultrie a couple of years ago for $75 but haven't seen another before or since. Surprising that offy or wilcap or one of the other outfits hasn't seen the need (or market) for one.

Rich

[donald1950]

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i bought one off Ebay several years ago and never used it gave it to a friend. will see if he still has it and let you know. it was never used so it was in good condition.. don

i just sent him a message. there was not a poilet bushing addaptor with it when i got it. wilcap can probably make one

[1931 flamingo]

There's one on the EV8 swap site NOW.....
Paul in CT

[2ndgeer]

Several of you guys didn't see where I said post-1965 6-bolt small block Ford. These engines are, of course, the overwhelming majority of SMB Fords, including all the 302's.

I know that a 5-bolt adapter exists (as in the sale item) but it is only useful for the early mid-60s 221, 260 and 289 versions.

It may well be that no one has ever made one for the commonplace SBF?

[donald1950]

2ndgeer, i have an addaptor & i sent you a private message. don

[Fordknut]

I mounted a '54 O.D. tranny to my '75 F-150 when the truck was new.
The trucks and the 351 equipped cars use cast-iron bells which have bosses cast into them where the early tranny boltpattern holes would be.
I cut the face off an early tranny and used it as a guide for drilling the holes into the bell. I them tapped the holes. This was a long time ago but as I remember the only other things I had to do was find a front bearing retainer of the correct diameter to fit the the center hole in the bell and have a longer pilot bushing turned out of oillite bronze to reach out to the input shaft. I've since seen these long pilot bushings for sale at different places, including e-pay.
It was pretty straight forward.

Originally Posted by 2ndgeer

Several of you guys didn't see where I said post-1965 6-bolt small block Ford. These engines are, of course, the overwhelming majority of SMB Fords, including all the 302's.

I know that a 5-bolt adapter exists (as in the sale item) but it is only useful for the early mid-60s 221, 260 and 289 versions.

It may well be that no one has ever made one for the commonplace SBF?

[Fordknut]

Well..........I was thinking stick, not auto! Sorry!

[Milt/Las Vegas]

2ndgear,I know I'm a little slow,but are you looking for an adapter for a 5 bolt or a 6 bolt bell?You keep mentioning post 6 bolt but for a 302,and since all 302s are 6 bolt I'm confused.

[T&A Flathead]

I could really use a 5 bolt version if anyone has one.

[1931 flamingo]

There's one on the swap site now,w/picture.
Paul in CT

[Wily Kyote]

2ndgeer, have you posted in "wanted" at HAMB? I needed the same adapter you're asking for and posted there. I got a reply (and eventual transaction) the next day. Good luck.

[T&A Flathead]

All of the ones posted in the swap meet are already sold.

[Mkrause32]

I pick one up on e bay couple months ago for my 32 big truck that had a four cyl in it so I am trying to located a v8 bell housing (think I found one) My adapter came with directions and need to find out what they are from

Flywheel # is C50Z-6275-B
Starter # C5TZ-11002-A
Backing plate # C5AZ-7007B

Any one have an idea what these are ford parts are from?
Give me a shout [email protected]

[Mkrause32]

I see people say they did not make one. I picked one up on ebay couple months ago (hope it is correct) , it is new old stock and it was made by Trans-Dapt #690291 but I don't think they make them anymore. If you email me to my personal email I can try to find his name and phone number he says there is a company that does make them but not cheep. This guy seemed to know his stuff and he was very nice [email protected] I am not a mechanic so I am doing my best and going by what people tell me

[fordor41]

Originally Posted by T&A Flathead

I could really use a 5 bolt version if anyone has one.

I believe '65 is the year Ford went from 5 to 6 bolt bells and I guess they are not interchangable

[swanwaco32]

I have one for the first generation 260 ci small block.