It presently has a 351-W and a C-4,the C-4 bellhousing is for the case filled C-4 and all I have are pan filled so I am thinking that if I buy that bellhousing and a case filled C-4 and have it rebuilt I will have way more money in it then using the front parts from the FOM that came with the 272 and using the FMX I have and have it rebuilt.  I will have to get either one rebuilt but then there is a little weight reduction using the c-4,called about the bellhousing but had to leave a message.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

I have not given up on the C-4,I need to price the parts to put the C-4 in but I have a feeling I can put the FMX in cheaper. 

 

Are you going to keep the FYB or convert to a SBF?

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I have not given up on the C-4,I need to price the parts to put the C-4 in but I have a feeling I can put the FMX in cheaper.  I will be calling John Mummert tomorrow and go from there.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

B7A 6375-A is the correct SERVICE REPLACEMENT flex-plate for the 1955/57 F/M.

You can find them NOS or vendors such as MAC's advertises them.

If NOS, two versions were released. The first with one ring and the later with three rings. Make sure it is the later version with three reinforcing rings.

Give up on the C4 install?

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I seen that flex plate on ebay and wondering if thats the one I will need.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

If I use a 57 flex plate will I have to use a 57 converter.

No. The B7A 6375-A is a SERVICE REPLACEMENT for the previous 1955-57 design. It does away with the tabs.

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57 and up converter.



Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

If I use a 57 flex plate will I have to use a 57 converter.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

The factory flex plate on 55 Fords were a big problem (I've had 2 55 that the flex plate failed) replace with the stamped steel , or a 57 plate.

The replacement for that style Plate is a stamped Steel. No Tabs. Drilled pattern to match the Convertor.