What is the correct bellhousing number for a Pontiac 65?
This is the correct bellhousing for 65 on up. Part #9785581. These also have a dust cover. Some these are incorrect as they have dual mounts (starter can mount on either side). This was done to make the same bellhousing work on Buick, Olds & Pontiac. Cadillac & Chevy have there own bolt pattern.
Can a Pontiac bellhousing be cut and modified?
This was done to make the same bellhousing work on Buick, Olds & Pontiac. Cadillac & Chevy have there own bolt pattern. NEVER buy a bellhousing that has been cut, modified or is cracked IN ANY WAY. I recommend having your bellhousing Magnafluxed or dye penetrant tested before use ALWAYS.
Can a Pontiac bellhousing be used on a Buick?
Some these are incorrect as they have dual mounts (starter can mount on either side). This was done to make the same bellhousing work on Buick, Olds & Pontiac. Cadillac & Chevy have there own bolt pattern. NEVER buy a bellhousing that has been cut, modified or is cracked IN ANY WAY.
Are there any 1964 bellhousings that are interchangable?
Correct 1964 bellhousings are discussed below. Please note that all 61 to 64 bellhousing appear to be interchangable. Inside view of #9770091. The 61-64 units have two starter bolt holes. 1961 -1964 dust cover-inspection plate. These are becoming quite hard to find. The bottom inspection covers are also hard to find.
This is the correct bellhousing for 65 on up. Part #9785581. These also have a dust cover. Some these are incorrect as they have dual mounts (starter can mount on either side). This was done to make the same bellhousing work on Buick, Olds & Pontiac. Cadillac & Chevy have there own bolt pattern.
This was done to make the same bellhousing work on Buick, Olds & Pontiac. Cadillac & Chevy have there own bolt pattern. NEVER buy a bellhousing that has been cut, modified or is cracked IN ANY WAY. I recommend having your bellhousing Magnafluxed or dye penetrant tested before use ALWAYS.
Some these are incorrect as they have dual mounts (starter can mount on either side). This was done to make the same bellhousing work on Buick, Olds & Pontiac. Cadillac & Chevy have there own bolt pattern. NEVER buy a bellhousing that has been cut, modified or is cracked IN ANY WAY.
What kind of bell housing does General Motors use?
The following is a list of GM bellhousing patterns. Though General Motors has manufactured many different engines, it has kept variance in the bell housing patterns to a relative minimum. This was so named because it began with Chevrolet’s V8 engines. Jeep with GM Iron Duke inline 4 2.5L/151 in³ (1980-1983).