bellhousing

[telecaster11]

Im wanting to put a 3 speed od behind my 301. It has a powerflite presently..bellhousing?

[telecaster11]

I have several flatty sixes with overdrives and i read somewhere that the bellhousing from the flatty eill work on the 301. Doesnt make sense...

[knuckleharley]

Guys,I'm drawing a blank. What is a 301?

[dpollo]

If this engine is in your Plymouth Plaza then the bell housing used in a six cylinder 57 to 59 may also fit the V 8.

You can tell by the bolt circle on the bell housing .   Any way you look at it, this installation is going to be a challenge

unless you have access to a standard shift car for all the necessary parts.

[wayfarer]

The Plymouth A series 301 is a one-year only engine and NOT to be confused with the one-year only Chrysler Spitfire 301.

 

Yes, some bellhousings have a 'dual' bellhousing pattern; L6 and V8. It is fairly obvious when you see it.

As mentioned, you will be needing a small truck-load of specific manual shift parts if you intend to duplicate an oem set-up.

 

In the FWIW department, the noted bellhousing is a good candidate for the A-833 swap.

 

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[knuckleharley]

The Plymouth A series 301 is a one-year only engine and NOT to be confused with the one-year only Chrysler Spitfire 301.

 

Yes, some bellhousings have a 'dual' bellhousing pattern; L6 and V8. It is fairly obvious when you see it.

As mentioned, you will be needing a small truck-load of specific manual shift parts if you intend to duplicate an oem set-up.

 

In the FWIW department, the noted bellhousing is a good candidate for the A-833 swap.

 

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I am assuming it was available in 1955?

[wayfarer]

My exposure to these bells would cause me to think that 1955 is a bit early....but never say 'never' when dealing with MaMopar....