Slant bellhousing bolt size

[Thumpower]

I just found a rebuilt 225 to drop in my 64 GT, but I want to put it on an engine stand and check it out a bit. What size are the bolts for the bellhousing, so I'll have my engine stand ready to accept it?

 

[nm9stheham]

My '62 has 7/16" on all the lower bolts; seems like the 2 upper ones were 3/8"; block is out at the shop right now so cannot check. Edit to add: nope, the bell housing looks like it has 7/16" all around.

 

[Thumpower]

Thanks a lot!

 

[cuda65vpt]

Make sure your engine stand is up to the task. A slant six can be a disaster when it topples.

 

[66Dvert]

x2 about the stand, I "had" the T style stand, needless to say I bumped it going around one day with the torch tanks and over it went.. now I have a decent H style one that can take my clumsyness I sure will be glad to get going on that engine to get it back into the car

 

[BillGrissom]

The larger bolts go into the transmission. They are thru holes on the engine side (no threads), so use a nut on your engine stand.

 

[Thumpower]

Thanks, guys. I've got it all set up on a good stand - H style.

 

[nm9stheham]

And FWIW, my /6 upper bolts turned out to be 3/8", and the lower ones are 7/16".