Thread: Bellhousing Casting Numbers - Getting the Right One Early 2A 2.25 Petrol

For the S2A there are actually five different bell housings, but only two are of concern here. The part numbers of them are 277961 and 556039, the first being Suffix 'A' and the second from then on. (The other three are for the six and for the four and the six with the all synchro gearbox that appeared in home market station wagons right at the end of 2A production).

Neither of these numbers coincide with the numbers in your pictures. Landrover cast parts rarely have the part number cast into them. The numbers cast in are usually casting identifiers, and changes in them may reflect only a change in supplier.

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello All,

I noticed that there are two casting numbers on one of my bellhousings. Can these casting numbers be used to identify the correct version of a Series 2A bellhousing for my 1963 Ambulance?

The numbers are: 528694 and VAF1

I was informed today that the diameter of one of the shafts changed in size during the production of the 2A. Subsequently, there is a small shaft diameter and a big shaft diameter. According to the source this prevents the bellhousing being interchangeable between the shaft bearing diameter. The bellhousing is either the right one or it is the wrong one.

I would really like to be able to buy the right one!

Are the casting numbers particular to model or variant of bellhousing where each item with the same numbers and letters will match every other example with the same number? Or are the numbers simply meaningless?

Kind regards
Lionel

For a S2A with 2-1/4l engine with crash box you want a
Bell housing with the top stud mounting hole at 12 o'clock, not 11 and 1, that would be for a S1 inlet over exhaust or a 6cyl. engine.
A lay shaft bearing, (that's the smaller bearing in your picture) with a diameter of 62mm. not 2", that would be for a S1 or early S2
.W.

Hello B.S.F and John,

Thank you for your replies.

It would have been too easy that the casting numbers could guarantee getting the same part - oh well!

Kind regards
Lionel

Hello All,

Combining the assistance given concerning the 2A bellhousing on this website I have investigated the bellhousing further. I noted that the top bolt is at 12 O'Clock ; The Lay Shaft bearing is 62 millmetres in external diameter.

That there are two holes in the side of the housing: one at 3 O'Clock where the clutch rod is. While at 9:00 O'Clock
there is am access hole ere the clutch rod is. For out friends in the US of A there is a hole located at 9:00 pm

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello All,

Combining the assistance given concerning the 2A bellhousing on this website I have investigated the bellhousing further. I noted that the top bolt is at 12 O'Clock ; The Lay Shaft bearing is 62 millmetres in external diameter.

That there are two holes in the side of the housing: one at 3 O'Clock where the clutch rod is. While at 9:00 O'Clock
there is am access hole ere the clutch rod is. For out friends in the US of A there is a hole located at 9:00 pm

Kind regards
Lionel

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Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello All,

Combining the assistance given concerning the 2A bellhousing on this website I have investigated the bellhousing further. I noted that the top bolt is at 12 O'Clock ; The Lay Shaft bearing is 62 millmetres in external diameter.

That there are two holes in the side of the housing: one at 3 O'Clock where the clutch rod is. While at 9:00 O'Clock
there is am access hole ere the clutch rod is. For out friends in the US of A there is a hole located at 9:00 pm

Kind regards
Lionel

I believe that bracket that's bolted to your bell housing is part of the tie rod arrangement, that was used with an 8-bladed fan when the L/R was used as a stationary engine to power a generator, water pump, welder etc
It's listed in my 1961 Series 2 parts manual, and contrary to popular belief is not an excusive military item.
.W.

Originally Posted by russellrovers

i have if you require

Hello Russell Rovers,

If the bellhousing matches the photographs - then 100 percent - yes please!

Kind regards
Lionel

Hello All,

Some more photographs of the Series 2A 1963 ex-Army Ambulance's bellhousing that I need to replace.

Did only the 2A have a 9 O'clock and a 3 O'clock access holes for either a Left-hand or Right-hand drive clutch rod to enter the bellhousing?


Kind regards
Lionel