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Bolt Pattern Help Please

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Jeepsterjim, Aug 16, 2020.

  1. Aug 16, 2020
    Jeepsterjim

    Jeepsterjim Member

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    I have a 1963 F-134 motor, rear motor plate, and bell housing that will be used in my 2A.
    QUESTION: what are the six 5/16 bolt holes for? Neither the plate nor bell housing has the bolt holes for them.

    Was this some sort of military thing which requires special parts?

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  2. Aug 16, 2020
    Jay's WWII Jeeps

    Jay's WWII Jeeps Member

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    I believe it was for the water proof bell housing.
    Jay
     
  3. Aug 16, 2020
    Jeepsterjim

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    OK, but what did it LOOK like? I have not been able to find it. Have found M38 & M38A1 bellhousings but neither have the inner 6 bolts. The rear motor plate would have the extra 6 bolt pattern too? You have a lot of military stuff, do you have anything you could take pics of ??? Sorry, I'm very curious and wonder if there is any advantage to the strength of the bellhousing/clutch assembly.
     
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    Jay's WWII Jeeps

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    Jeepsterjim

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    So it's the backing plate that's different or part of being so. Bet the starter and bellhousing is odd ball to. Might give them a call just to understand this odd set up.

    THANKS JAY!!!!!
     
  6. Aug 16, 2020
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Looks like the extra holes hold the engine plate on. Must be a gasket which would need to stay aligned.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2020
    Jeepsterjim

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    I think it was part of a waterproof clutch system the military had at one time. Jay might be able to add input on this. I'm not sure the waterproof system worked out for the military.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Yeah, I agree it must have been part of the waterproofing.
     
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