Ford A66 Engine swap

[Weldfixer]

Hi All ! Just joined today! Happy New Year ! I have a Ford A66 that got water in the oil from electrolosys ford 401 engine.
I want to switch to cummins or something else, I have an Allis 3500 series 426 from a tractor,
also 3208 cat and 7.6 liter ford. Allison TT2421-1 .
What does SAE bell housing mean ? TIA for all replies John

 

[Dave Neubert]

SAE society of automotive Engineers it is a standard for things. you have a sae 1,2,3 bellhousing the diameter and bot spacing are a set standard

 

[Welder Dave]

Why not look for the same engine out of a Ford tractor. It was a popular engine and good on fuel.

 

[chestypuller]

3208cat is a sae #2 i believe dont quote me on it tho

 

[Weldfixer]

Thanks Sae 3,4 must refer to bolt pattern that attach to transmission.
I also need bolt pattern for my 7.8 liter ford.
If I replace with same engine I am risking electrolysis that has already occured, as 401 ford is known for that?

 

[Welder Dave]

You also want to put in an engine of similar HP. The drive train might not handle an additional 40 or more HP.