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Quick Reference Guide to C4 V-8 Bellhousings
Model Year Casting Number/Ford Part Number Specifics
’64 C4AP-7976-A and C4AZ-7976-A Five-bolt bellhousing, 160-tooth flexplate, two-bolt starter, 221, 260, 289 V-8
’65-’69 C5OP-7976-A and C5OZ-7976-A Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, two-bolt starter, 289 and 302 V-8
’72-and-later D2OP-7976-AA and D2OZ-7976-B Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, case-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, 302 V-8, cable kickdown
’73-and-later D3BP-7976-AA and D3BZ-7976-A Six-bolt bellhousing, 164-tooth flexplate, pan-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, 302, and 351 V-8
’75-’78 D5ZP-7976-A and D5ZZ-7976-A Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, small torque converter for Mustang II only, case-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, 302 V-8
’76-’79 D6TP-7976-AA Six-bolt bellhousing, 164-tooth flexplate, truck only, pan-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, 302 and 351 V-8
’77-and-later D9AP-7976-AA Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, case-fill dipstick, cable kickdown, two-bolt starter, 255, 302, 350 V-8
’77-and-later D7BP-7976-AA and D7BZ-7976-A Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, case-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, 255, 302, and 351 V-8
’78-and-later D7DP-7976-AA and D8OZ-7976-B Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, case-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, cable kickdown, 255, 302, and 351 V-8
’79-and-later D9AP-7976-BA Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, pan-fill dipstick, cable kickdown, two-bolt starter, 255, 302, and 351 V-8
’79-up D9AP-7976-AA Six-bolt bellhousing, 157-tooth flexplate, case-fill dipstick, cable kickdown, two-bolt starter, 255, 302, and 351 V-8
’82-up E2TP-7976-AA and E2TZ-7976-A Six-bolt bellhousing, 164-tooth flexplate, trucks only, pan-fill dipstick, two-bolt starter, cable kickdown, 255, 302, and 351 V-8
’75-up D5OP-7976-BA and D5OZ-7976-A For 351M and 400M with big-block bellhousing bolt pattern

Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Bellhousing
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Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Bellhousing
There are so many types, C4 bellhousing identification will drive you nuts. Always check casting numbers and the number of bellhousing-to-engine bolt holes just for starters. Check depth, which determines whether you have a 157-tooth or 164-tooth flexplate bellhousing. Ascertain whether the bellhousing is a pump mount or transmission main-casting mount. They will not interchange.
Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Shift Kit
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Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Shift Kit
Shift improvement kits from B&M Racing & Performance make a difference in how your C4 shifts. Count on a firmer shift, which is important to both performance and reliability. Soft shifts mean excessive clutch and band wear.
Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Shift Kit Install
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Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Shift Kit Install
Firm shifts come from solid clutch and band engagement. The type of fluid you use also determines shift quality. B&M's Trick Shift automatic transmission fluid has a friction modifier designed to improve clutch and band engagement.
Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Sprang
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Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Sprang
This is the sprag clutch, also known as a one-way clutch. Throw your Ford sprag away, and opt for one from either Mike's Transmission or B&M. Shown here is one from Mike's Transmission, a spring/roller design engineered not to fail.
Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Transmission Pan
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Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Transmission Pan
Deep sump pans are nothing but good for automatic transmissions. A deep cast-aluminum sump, shown here with a filter-extension feature (mandatory for fluid pick-up), cools fluid better and gives the C4 greater capacity. If racing, a deep pan and a cooler are vital, and for heavy-duty street use, you can't lose because cooler fluid temperatures enhance transmission service life. Average temperature is around 250-300 degrees. When temperatures become higher than this, transmission life shortens quickly.
Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Tailshaft Governor
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Small Block Ford Transmission Performance Tailshaft Governor
Another item that stumps enthusiasts is the governor on the tailshaft. The governor reads the transmission-shaft speed, which determines upshift and downshift points. Always check the governor piston for freedom of movement and the spring for integrity. These items must work.
B&M Racing & Performance Products
9142 Independence Ave
Chatsworth
CA  91311
Mike's Transmission
42541 6th St. East, #11
Lancaster
CA  93535

www.mikestransmission.com

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