Cast iron bell #'s??

[ValiantOne]

Hey all,

I just bought a cast iron sb 833 bell from "65 Dartman" (thanks Don!!!) And I'm trying to figure out if a large clutch (10 in. Is the big one right?) Will work in it.

Cannot find a casting # on that puppy anywhere. Are there some that do not use them? Any ideas where to look?

Oh and the bearing retainer hole is the 4.3 in. one.

Thanks!

CE

 

[acpat]

look on the mounting surface to the trans. only two cast iron bellhousing that I am aware of are 68 10inch and 64-65 early A body nine inch flywheel

 

[ValiantOne]

look on the mounting surface to the trans. only two cast iron bellhousing that I am aware of are 68 10inch and 64-65 early A body nine inch flywheel

Well I took a scotchbrite pad to the trans mate surface and no joy. Is there another way to tell between the 9 and 10 inchers? If I posted some pics could any of guys tell the difference?

Thanks

CE

 

[nm9stheham]

Try looking in the cast-in recessed areas in the trans mount surface. 7 digits.

 

[cosgig]

Post a pic, I have a couple early bells here I can compare to!

 

[ValiantOne]

So here are the pics. Again, I took some scotch brite to the trans/bell mounting surface and I'll be danged if I can find a casting #.

Thanks to anyone who can tell me if this thing is a small (9" clutch) or big (10" clutch) BH.

Best,

CE

 

[oldmopardude]

They are normally on the rear. Keep cleaning, it would be unusual to not have one. I have a 65', so I'll see where my number is(9) Inch 273.