Ford Windsor bellhousing question

ian · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 10:02 AM

Can anybody tell me please if the bellhousing from a Ford 302w (manual gearbox type) will fit a 351w engine. I have been offered an aluminium one. Also, are there any implications on clutch/clutch mechanism that I should be aware of? I thought all Windsor bellhousings were iron! Thanks. Ian.

Mr.Fixit · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 10:06 AM

Get an SFI approved scattershield.

Leo · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 10:13 AM

Ian,

The bell housing bolt pattern is the same for a 302 or 351W block. Many 5.0 Mustangs (and I'm sure others) had aluminum bellhousings. As most vehicles (especially kits) don't provide much protection a scattershield is usually a good idea for performance applications as even the iron (?) bellhousings are cast.

Bart Carter · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 10:34 AM

Option #2, go with the bell housing and use a kevlar blanket for safety.

David Kee · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 07:17 PM

The bolt pattern is the same but there were two different flywheel sizes, 157 tooth and 164 tooth. Get the casting numbers and go to http://www.davidkeetoploaders.com/be...ingidchart.htm

ian · #6 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 10:09 AM

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm trying to find out the casting number. Ian.

DaveR · #7 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 10:33 AM

How many of you are using a Kevlar Blanket? Where did you buy it? How much did it cost?

Bart Carter · #8 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 05:31 PM

Call Levy Racing, 480-446-8442