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roddyb34 · 11-17-2010, 01:06 AM

i have found a AA b/h for a conversion but there is no clutch rod or lever ,are they the same as an A type ,

BCCHOPIT · 11-17-2010, 01:35 AM

I did not take them apart but but side by side with tape measure it looks the same to me
good luck
Bill

roddyb34 · 11-17-2010, 01:42 AM

thanks for that

JtownJoe · 11-17-2010, 11:08 AM

Hi, The AA belhousing is about 2-1/2" less deep than the std. A unit but does not have the pedal shaft hole since it was a bracket on the 4 speed AA tranny. I am also doing the conversion to the 4 speed O/D 1987 F-150 Tranny & the pedal shaft must be fabricated into the bellhousing to reposition it in the same location that the original A shaft was. If you e-mail me I can send you the complete instructions & modifacation needed, (COURTESY OF AL, IN NEW YORK) who took the time to document the proceedure, item by item with photos. Good luck, Joe

AL in NY · 11-17-2010, 11:38 AM

JtownJoe, I just emailed "roddyb34" with those instruction this morning, he had already contacted me......THANKS

MAG · 11-17-2010, 01:20 PM

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i have found a AA b/h for a conversion but there is no clutch rod or lever ,are they the same as an A type ,

Yes, they are the same. The Throw-Out Collar is shorter (2"???) than the A.

roddyb34 · 11-17-2010, 03:37 PM

thanks for all that ,i will have to try and find a collar ,are V8 ones similar?

JtownJoe · 11-17-2010, 04:19 PM

If you are intersted there is a site, you can google for the address, Mac's Speed Equipment in New Zealand that makes a new cast aluminum bell housing with the pedal shaft already in in. It is made to mate the model A to a Tremec F-150 4 speed O/D tranny. It is about $400. plus shipping. Looks like the cats meow! Irt also uses the trannys reg bolt pattern so you don't have to tear down the tranny & drill & tap the casing for bolt holes and also won't have to have front input shaft cut down & front bearing retaner casting turned down to fit the bell housing. Joe

popcorn-guy · 11-29-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JtownJoe

If you are intersted there is a site, you can google for the address, Mac's Speed Equipment in New Zealand that makes a new cast aluminum bell housing with the pedal shaft already in in. It is made to mate the model A to a Tremec F-150 4 speed O/D tranny. It is about $400. plus shipping. Looks like the cats meow! Irt also uses the trannys reg bolt pattern so you don't have to tear down the tranny & drill & tap the casing for bolt holes and also won't have to have front input shaft cut down & front bearing retaner casting turned down to fit the bell housing. Joe

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kenparker · 11-29-2010, 06:43 PM

Roddyb34, if you are refering to the shaft that supports the Throwout Fork, yes it is the same as the standard Model A and tne new shafts are available at all Vendors. The lever on the end of that shaft is also the same as standard Model A. The AA Throwout bearing Collars (the thingee that the Throwout bearing is mounted on) are hard to find, BUT, the V-8 one will work and is even a betterchoice. The return spring works better. I have been putting new bushings and a new shaft into one today.

bgarrett · 11-30-2010, 11:44 PM

I can verify that Ken Parker knows what he is talking about.
Ken has been a tremendous help to me.
Thanks, Ken!

11-17-2010, 01:06 AM	#1
roddyb34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Geelong Australia Posts: 119	AA bellhousing i have found a AA b/h for a conversion but there is no clutch rod or lever ,are they the same as an A type ,

11-17-2010, 01:35 AM	#2
BCCHOPIT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 609	Re: AA bellhousing I did not take them apart but but side by side with tape measure it looks the same to me good luck Bill __________________ WAC that banger in the A$$ and drive it home hard http://waccustoms.com

11-17-2010, 01:42 AM	#3
roddyb34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Geelong Australia Posts: 119	Re: AA bellhousing thanks for that

11-17-2010, 11:08 AM	#4
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: AA bellhousing Hi, The AA belhousing is about 2-1/2" less deep than the std. A unit but does not have the pedal shaft hole since it was a bracket on the 4 speed AA tranny. I am also doing the conversion to the 4 speed O/D 1987 F-150 Tranny & the pedal shaft must be fabricated into the bellhousing to reposition it in the same location that the original A shaft was. If you e-mail me I can send you the complete instructions & modifacation needed, (COURTESY OF AL, IN NEW YORK) who took the time to document the proceedure, item by item with photos. Good luck, Joe

11-17-2010, 11:38 AM	#5
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: AA bellhousing JtownJoe, I just emailed "roddyb34" with those instruction this morning, he had already contacted me......THANKS __________________ AL in NY

11-17-2010, 01:20 PM	#6
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: AA bellhousing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i have found a AA b/h for a conversion but there is no clutch rod or lever* ,are they the same as an A type ,* Yes, they are the same. The Throw-Out Collar is shorter (2"???) than the A. __________________ I noticed the harder I work the luckier I get!

11-17-2010, 03:37 PM	#7
roddyb34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Geelong Australia Posts: 119	Re: AA bellhousing thanks for all that ,i will have to try and find a collar ,are V8 ones similar?

11-17-2010, 04:19 PM	#8
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: AA bellhousing If you are intersted there is a site, you can google for the address, Mac's Speed Equipment in New Zealand that makes a new cast aluminum bell housing with the pedal shaft already in in. It is made to mate the model A to a Tremec F-150 4 speed O/D tranny. It is about $400. plus shipping. Looks like the cats meow! Irt also uses the trannys reg bolt pattern so you don't have to tear down the tranny & drill & tap the casing for bolt holes and also won't have to have front input shaft cut down & front bearing retaner casting turned down to fit the bell housing. Joe

11-29-2010, 06:43 PM	#10
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: AA bellhousing Roddyb34, if you are refering to the shaft that supports the Throwout Fork, yes it is the same as the standard Model A and tne new shafts are available at all Vendors. The lever on the end of that shaft is also the same as standard Model A. The AA Throwout bearing Collars (the thingee that the Throwout bearing is mounted on) are hard to find, BUT, the V-8 one will work and is even a betterchoice. The return spring works better. I have been putting new bushings and a new shaft into one today.

11-30-2010, 11:44 PM	#11
bgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 243	Re: AA bellhousing I can verify that Ken Parker knows what he is talking about. Ken has been a tremendous help to me. Thanks, Ken!