This trick little spacer is just what you need if you are looking to adapt an old GM gearbox to an early Ford bellhousing. This adapter mates a GM manual transmission to 1949-1964 Ford or 1951-1964 Mercury bellhousings. Adapter also comes with a proper pilot bushing adapter sleeve. Utilizing this adapter will space the transmission 5/8" away from the bellhousing.

See specs below for bolt hole sizing and spacing to determine if this adapter is right for your needs.

• Bellhousing bolt hole dimensions:
  • Top hole width = 5-5/16" center to center
  • Bottom hole width = 6-3/8" center to center
  • Bolt hole spacing top to bottom = 7-5/16"
•  Transmission mount bolt hole dimensions:
  • Top hole width = 8-9/32"
  • Bottom hole width = 9-3/16"
  • Bolt hole spacing top to bottom = 4-7/8"
• Bellhousing collar dimensions:
  • 4.686" O.D.
  • 4.346" I.D.
  • Depth = .175"
• Transmission collar = 4.675"

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