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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: michaelvonlanthen on September 14, 2017, 03:28:49 PM

Title: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: michaelvonlanthen on September 14, 2017, 03:28:49 PM

I am wondering if I have the correct engine for my 289 V8 D-Code engine. I am unsure, since someone who inspected the car told me, it would be a 6 bolt. I have searched a bit in the internet and compared pictures, I guess it is a 5 bolt. Can someone please verify?
thanks a lot, Michael

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 14, 2017, 04:42:24 PM

D codes should be 5 bolt.  (all generator V8's)

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: jwc66k on September 14, 2017, 04:46:59 PM

For your own peace of mind, check the casting part number behind the starter (it should be C4OE-6015-?) and the assembly date on a pad near the distributor, see the attached.
Jim

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: michaelvonlanthen on September 14, 2017, 05:15:19 PM

Thanks Charles and Jim,
I guessed, we can determine it by the form/design of the bellousing. I will check the casting part number next time in the garage.

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: J_Speegle on September 14, 2017, 06:23:08 PM

Another method for a quick check is to measure the distance (just has to be rough) between the two upper block to bell housing attaching bolts

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: midlife on September 14, 2017, 07:05:16 PM

Casting number for 5 bolt bellhousing is C3AA-6394-C; for 6 bolt: C5DA-6394-A

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: Brian Conway on September 15, 2017, 11:32:18 AM

So auto trans ?

Title: Re: 5 or 6 bolt bellhousing
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 15, 2017, 02:17:56 PM

Quote from: Brian Conway on September 15, 2017, 11:32:18 AM

So auto trans ?

The car owned by the OP is an automatic.