need your input

[dssiegrist]

im swapping over from a 360 to a 351 windsor and i need to know where to get a flexplate for a 351 cause im gonna use a 3 speed tranny the 351 had a auto tranny on it and i called around at parts stores and they said that they dont have a listing for a flexplate for that engine cause that the 351 came with autos so where would i get a flexplate for the 351 also to let known the engine is in the truck with auto but the auto has a problem with the power valve its stuck it wont move and thats why i want to use the 3 speed any help will be appreciated

[fordman]

a manual three speed trans would take a manual clutch flywheel and not a flex plate. aflex plate is only for a automatic transmission

[Banjo]

I admit I'm not following which trans you want to mount to 351Windsor, but it was a popular engine in late 60s through 70s, in Mustangs and Torino's, so I'm sure you can locate a flywheel for manual transmission, maybe through Mustang resto suppliers or ?

[fordman]

let us know i have a complete 10 1/2 inch clutch flywheel and pressure plate that i sbrand new i want to get rid of. i also have a bellhousing for a manual trans to go with it it is a small block bellhousing it should fit the windsor i think . i will look it up to be sure.

[carnuck]

No-one mentioned this, but he may not know the 351W will NOT bolt up to the FE bell from the 360. It's also different from the 351M bell (335 series)