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TECH FAQ SECTIONS => Chassis, brakes and suspension. => Topic started by: Andrew on June 23, 2019, 10:45:12 PM

Title: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: Andrew on June 23, 2019, 10:45:12 PM
My 3A has a 641020 1 bellhouse with clutch fork holes on each side for LHD or RHD.  Is there any source for the rubber clutch fork boot?  Part #?  This same bellhouse was apparently also used on some wagons & trucks in the go-devil L Head years.  Thanks
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: Rus Curtis on June 23, 2019, 11:03:03 PM
My 3B has two holes, but I don't think I've ever heard of one of these.� But, then again, I haven't heard of a lot....

I dug out my CJ3B Parts Manual and found this:

GROUP 10-22 - FLYWHEEL HOUSING
649553� �� Cover, hole, clutch control lever, assembly (To cover hole in flywheel housing)

I went ahead and used google and up pops Walcks.

https://walcks4wd.com/bell-housing-cover-clutch-control-1946-1952-cj3a-pick-up-truck-station-wagon-sedan-delivery-jeepster.html

Hope this is what you're after.
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: oldtime on June 24, 2019, 10:11:52 AM
It's a sheet metal cover with small radius corners about 1/8" or so.
Has  a screw at center which holds it into position via another smaller sheet metal plate on the inside.
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: Rus Curtis on June 24, 2019, 03:08:14 PM
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It's a sheet metal cover with small radius corners about 1/8" or so.
Has� a screw at center which holds it into position via another smaller sheet metal plate on the inside.


Well, that describes Walck's part in detail.  Looks like I need to add this part to my list!
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: Andrew on June 24, 2019, 07:48:31 PM
Walcks "tin plate" hole cover is for closing the  hole not used. What I'm looking for is the rubber boot used around the clutch fork in the hole that is used.Hole measures 1-1/8" high x 2-1/8" wide.
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: Bob W on June 24, 2019, 08:48:07 PM
Originally there was no boot on the opening with the clutch linkage.
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: stony on June 25, 2019, 06:16:59 PM
Yeah my bellhousing came out of a 49 Jeepster which has the clutch fork on the right side, my 3A has the clutch fork on the left side.
Title: Re: "Ambidextrous" bellhouse
Post by: bverboy on June 25, 2019, 08:38:46 PM
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