Is this the bell housing I need?

NCtim · July 15, 2014, 05:59:16 PM

Hey Folks,

Will this bell housing mate a WC T5 to a Rover 4.0L V8?

Thanks!
Tim
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-to-1981-Pontiac-Oldsbobile-Buick-4-speed-bell-housing-547975-6-/301225453922?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4

roverman · July 15, 2014, 08:31:40 PM

NOPE/no-way ! One pictured is corporate 64'-up , BOP, "2 rabbit ears". I don't have pic', must be one in the archives ? 215/rover is rounded shape, at the block, similar to Vega.

Moderator · July 15, 2014, 09:41:41 PM

Buick/Olds used a different bolt pattern on Buick 215 blocks, and Rover carried that design over. Use the search function on this site, and I expect you'll find pics and a few discussions about the difference between "3-speed" and "4-speed" GM 215 bellhousings. (A T5 will bolt directly to a 4-speed bell, but you'll need some sort of adapter or machine work to make a 3-speed bell work.)

D&D offers an aftermarket bellhousing.

Trans Adapt used to offer this model:

BlownMGB-V8 · July 16, 2014, 09:13:32 AM

Should work for a 300 though.

MGBV8 · July 16, 2014, 10:20:24 AM

https://www.google.com/search?q=buick+215+bellhousing&client=firefox-a&hs=UTm&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tInGU_-SIpSuyAT1v4HAAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1200&bih=627#channel=sb&q=%22buick+215+bellhousing%22&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

NCtim · July 16, 2014, 04:57:47 PM

Thanks guys! You're the best.

Tim

edit: D & D's website is apparently non-functioning.

ex-tyke · July 16, 2014, 05:57:04 PM

Just worked for me...
http://www.aluminumv8.com/

NCtim · July 17, 2014, 07:55:32 AM

Click on the bellhousing link and see if it doesn't come up 404.

ex-tyke · July 17, 2014, 09:41:13 AM

Just checked under "New Stuff" and their new bellhousing is there...
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D&D bellhousing.jpg

I also see the note that the website is undergoing a rebuild....

MGBV8 · July 17, 2014, 09:47:41 AM

It says they are building a new website. Good. I have never liked the microscopic red on black fonts.

MGBV8 · July 17, 2014, 09:50:24 AM

Shame that pretty new bellhousing has no provision for a clutch fork pivot.

ex-tyke · July 17, 2014, 09:55:43 AM

QuoteShame that pretty new bellhousing has no provision for a clutch fork pivot

That would be a definite improvement.

roverman · July 17, 2014, 10:59:43 AM

Drill/tap a hole, 15 min. Imagine the self satisfaction ?

MGBV8 · July 17, 2014, 11:26:13 AM

The hole location just might be in the thicker tranny mount area, but not by much. Then, you get to cut out the fork window. All on a bellhousing that already costs a pretty penny.

roverman · July 17, 2014, 02:11:11 PM

How much ? Hmmm, I have a casting, that will take a stick or auto, like C4 or AW od. I wish BV8 had a "store", like JHPS. hint ? Cheers, roverman.