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Fhead Bellhousing

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Don X, Feb 27, 2016.

  1. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    There's a threaded hole at the bottom of an fhead bellhousing that just runs into the bellhousing (see pics). What's it for?

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    Don X, Feb 27, 2016
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    It's there to be a conversation piece :)

    Actually, depending on which bellhousing you have it's either a drain or part of the military fording system.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Feb 27, 2016
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  3. Wenaha

    Wenaha Member

    It's a drain to let water out. I keep a threaded plug in mine.
     
    Wenaha, Feb 27, 2016
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  4. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    A drain is what I was thinking. Now to find a plug.
     
    Don X, Feb 27, 2016
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  5. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    As Howard said. The military sealed and pressurized the housing for deep water fording.
     
    PeteL, Feb 27, 2016
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  6. Wenaha

    Wenaha Member

    of course, I remove the plug before going swimming.
     
    Wenaha, Feb 27, 2016
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  7. jeepermc

    jeepermc Active Member

    Crank sensor hole for the ultra rare factory fuel injected F head? ;)
     
    jeepermc, Feb 29, 2016
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