1963 front bearing retainer 63

[Joe T.]

Can anyone tell me who supplies the correct small front bearing retainer for 63 Muncie trans that goes with the 421 bellhousing? Thank you, Joe

[Joe R.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Well Joe, I believe that the nearest junk yard might be where to start. Or maybe a swap meet! Don't think anyone (China men included) will make a one year only part BUT they are on all Chevy's and Chevy II's. Anyway around here, originals are your only source!

JR

[Michael F.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Ebays a great place to start. Heres an example. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...vip=true&rt=nc

Keep an eye out there will be more listed I am sure. Quite often well established sellers can tell you when they will have more. Or they can locate it for you. Many ebay sellers are top notch.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_kw=Muncie+4+Speed+Front+Bearing+Retainer+M20+M21+M22+Input

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Michael,

That ebay bearing retainer is not correct for a small hole 1963 bellhousing. I think that part # retainer is 4 11/16" diameter and the 1963 bellhousing #421 needs a 4 3/16" retainer. They do come up now and again on ebay so keep looking.

[Michael F.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

I didn't recognise the part number. It was already sold. I was just going by the ad heading.

Just wanted to show the OP how easy it can be to find parts on the net.

I am running the original "421" bellhousing in my 63.

[Tim S.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

I would suggest Tom Ambrose. I just purchased the front bearing retainer for my 63 T10 from him. Very helpful! His number is (847) 251 8375. He advertises in the Driveline.

Tim

[Joe L.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Well Joe, I believe that the nearest junk yard might be where to start. Or maybe a swap meet! Don't think anyone (China men included) will make a one year only part BUT they are on all Chevy's and Chevy II's. Anyway around here, originals are your only source!

JR

JR------


As far as the original ALUMINUM retainer goes, it was a one-year-only piece. However, as far as the cast iron replacement for the original retainer, it was anything but a one-year-only piece. It was originally used for many 1940 to 1954 Chevrolets and Chevrolet trucks.

The 1963-only aluminum retainer was a REALLY DUMB one-year-only idea. The cast iron replacement was far superior.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Joe,

I would love to know the GM mindset for use of a aluminum part for a bearing retainer that a throw out bearing has to ride on. If the cast part worked for other T-10 transmissions and chevrolet models what the ---- was this change all about..

[Joe T.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

you were correct, he had the retainer and it is on the way. do you know i the actual bearing is available at autoparts or transmission garages or is it also hard to find?

[Joe T.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

do you know if the actual front bearing is available commercially for the 63 muncie with the 421 bellhousing and if so where? can I just get this at a transmission shop?

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Joe, Call Larry Fisher at D&L transmissions he will have all the parts you need and he is a great guy. His number should be in the archives or google for the info.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1963 front bearing retainer 63

Joe, Call Larry Fisher at D&L transmissions he will have all the parts you need and he is a great guy. His number should be in the archives or google for the info.

Timothy and Joe------


www.muncie4speed.net

If Larry doesn't have it or know where to get it, it cannot be gotten.

While I highly recommend that you contact Larry for the part, if time constraints are an issue, any bearing supplier that can cross reference from New Departure-Hyatt number ND47207 will get you what you need. However, they won't be able to supply you with most of the other parts you may need: Larry can.