small block Ford to early Ford transmission adapter

2ndgeer

2ndgeer

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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.
 
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
 
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
 
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?
 
I mounted a '54 O.D. ****** 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 ****** boltpattern holes would be.
I cut the face off an early ****** 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.






2ndgeer said:
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?
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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.
 
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.
 
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 mkrause32@yahoo.com
 
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 Mkrause32@yahoo.com I am not a mechanic so I am doing my best and going by what people tell me
 
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