Need AMC bellhousing help - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

CaryW · 11-07-2003, 07:24 AM

I posted this on the Binder, but since it is a mix of parts, I didnt get an answer..

I have a 1971 AMC 258, it is not the same as the 1972 and up 258 pattern . The starter is in the wrong position.

Can someone tell me if this is the same pattern as the early 70's bolt pattern that scout i/h used in the AMC 232. It sure looks like it, but before I buy a bellhousing I want to be fairly sure.

I am going to bolt it into a 1980 CJ5, with a 3 speed. Do I use the jeep tranny and clutch or the scout tranny parts.

I have some old scout 3 speed & tcase combos and Jeep ones also, just trying to figure what is gonna be scout and what is gonna be jeep.

If this will work I can get a nice cj running for around 50.00 if that is the same bellhousing.

CaryW · 11-07-2003, 08:30 AM

OK,,,been googling.....Anybody got a 65 thru 71 Jeep truck or waggy with a 232 in it. Tell me if the starter is drivers side above the dowel pin. That might be the ticket.

Jaffer · 11-08-2003, 06:12 PM

I'd venture to guess you've got yourself a late 60's - early 70s
"Mexican" 232 out of a DJ sitting there.

11-07-2003, 07:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
CaryW Rock God Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 2,354	Need AMC bellhousing help I posted this on the Binder, but since it is a mix of parts, I didnt get an answer.. I have a 1971 AMC 258, it is not the same as the 1972 and up 258 pattern . The starter is in the wrong position. Can someone tell me if this is the same pattern as the early 70's bolt pattern that scout i/h used in the AMC 232. It sure looks like it, but before I buy a bellhousing I want to be fairly sure. I am going to bolt it into a 1980 CJ5, with a 3 speed. Do I use the jeep tranny and clutch or the scout tranny parts. I have some old scout 3 speed & tcase combos and Jeep ones also, just trying to figure what is gonna be scout and what is gonna be jeep. If this will work I can get a nice cj running for around 50.00 if that is the same bellhousing.

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11-07-2003, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
CaryW Rock God Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 2,354	OK,,,been googling.....Anybody got a 65 thru 71 Jeep truck or waggy with a 232 in it. Tell me if the starter is drivers side above the dowel pin. That might be the ticket.

11-08-2003, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jaffer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2769 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 1,877	I'd venture to guess you've got yourself a late 60's - early 70s "Mexican" 232 out of a DJ sitting there.