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Fhead Bellhousing

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

  1. Feb 27, 2016
    Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

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    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. Feb 27, 2016
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    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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    Wenaha

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

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

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

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    of course, I remove the plug before going swimming.
     
    Wenaha, Feb 27, 2016
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  7. Feb 29, 2016
    jeepermc

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