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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: Building 3 on January 16, 2015, 06:56:21 PM

Title: Engine to Bell Housing Separator Plate
Post by: Building 3 on January 16, 2015, 06:56:21 PM

I checked the prior postings via the Search function and I found that the thin metal plate between the engine and the transmission should be painted engine color for the 1970 MY.  Can I assume that is also the case for the 1966 MY?  A blue separator plate with the area around the starter not painted or thinly painted.

Title: Re: Engine to Bell Housing Separator Plate
Post by: Richard P. on January 16, 2015, 07:48:22 PM

That sounds correct.

Title: Re: Engine to Bell Housing Separator Plate
Post by: CharlesTurner on January 17, 2015, 12:11:51 AM

Yes, that would be correct.  Attached to engine when painted, minimal paint around starter hole.

Title: Re: Engine to Bell Housing Separator Plate
Post by: Building 3 on January 17, 2015, 10:35:33 AM

Thanks for the quick reply.  Blue it is!

Title: Re: Engine to Bell Housing Separator Plate
Post by: J_Speegle on January 18, 2015, 08:52:36 PM

Quote from: caspian65 on January 17, 2015, 12:11:51 AM

Yes, that would be correct.  Attached to engine when painted, minimal paint around starter hole.

+1

Plus thanks for using SEARCH :)

Title: Re: Engine to Bell Housing Separator Plate
Post by: J_Speegle on January 19, 2015, 04:39:14 PM

Remember that since it was in place when the engine was painted the thin edge and exposed (very small sections) face around the sides and top of the engine were painted also