Bell housing ID

[welshrat]

Hi,
Does anyone know what this bell housing is a about, I think it was removed from the back of a 1098 many years ago, wondering if it is part of a 5 speed box kit. Whats your thoughts?[frame][/frame]

[Alex'n'Ane]

Looks likely. A bigger picture! and of the side of the bellhousing might help more. Early 5 speeds were just a minor one, with a metal plate welded on in effect.

[welshrat]

Having big problems with pics at the moment, gonna see if this works.[frame][/frame]

[les]

The starter motor is on the opposite side to a Minor and the bolt hole spacings look wrong to me.

[bmcecosse]

That's never going to fit an A series!

[welshrat]

I now agree, but whats it off?

[les]

Probably off some sort of Ford, looks like it's cast iron.

[WPR678B]

It looks to be the original cast housing from a Ford Type 9.
It was probably removed to fit the box into a Minor with a new bellhousing.
Probably only worth weiging in i'm afraid (as they are quite heavy!!)