Retainer size for np435?

[71dusterdan]

So still searching... Found an np435 bellhousing, going to see if my 833od can be made to work behind this bell and then bolt up to my 5.9. The issue I am having is trying keep my 833, yet also have my magnum beer keg fuel injection. I found a post on moparts, where a guy made it work with a redrill and a metal plate. I found a bell, should have it early next week. The poster claimed the retainer covers were the same size. Can anybody give me the size to a 435 retainer? Thank you

 

[RustyRatRod]

The bolt pattern is completely different.

 

[daliant]

The OD833 and the NP435 both share the same 5.125" sized bearing retainers but as Rusty pointed out the bolt pattern is completely different and there's not enough meat on a truck bell housing to drill for an 833 bolt pattern.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Why not simply use a small block OD bellhousing? There are tons of them out there.

 

[sireland67]

You can change the bearing retainer to a 4.8" in a OD trans, this will open up your options.
Check 80-85 dodge 2wd trucks in the junk yard.

 

[RustyRatRod]

You can change the bearing retainer to a 4.8" in a OD trans, this will open up your options.
Check 80-85 dodge 2wd trucks in the junk yard.

Das a fact.