Replace a worn, damaged, or missing bellhousing separator plate on your 1970-1973 Ford Mustang with an FMX automatic transmission and 302 or 351W V8. This factory-correct reproduction is designed for 6-bolt, 164-tooth flywheel applications and installs between the engine and transmission bellhousing to support proper drivetrain alignment and starter indexing.
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FMX automatic application: Designed for 1970-1973 Ford Mustang models with an FMX automatic transmission.
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302 / 351W V8 fitment: Built for 302 or 351W V8 engine applications.
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Flywheel specification: For 6-bolt, 164-tooth flywheel applications.
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Bellhousing placement: Installs between the engine and transmission bellhousing.
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Starter alignment support: Allows the starter to be properly indexed and shimmed for operation.
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Drivetrain support: Provides support to the drivetrain at the bellhousing area.
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Factory-correct reproduction: Made as a factory-correct replacement for easy installation.
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Restoration purpose: Replaces a worn, damaged, incorrect, bent, or missing bellhousing separator plate.
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Package dimensions: 19 in. L x 15 in. W x 1 in. H.
This bellhousing separator plate is sandwiched between the engine and transmission bellhousing. It supports the drivetrain connection point and helps provide the proper starter indexing and shimming relationship needed for correct starter operation.
A worn, bent, damaged, incorrect, or missing separator plate can affect drivetrain fitment and starter alignment at the bellhousing. Replacing it with this factory-correct reproduction restores the proper plate between the 302 or 351W V8 engine and FMX automatic transmission.
Restore proper bellhousing alignment on your 1970-1973 Mustang 302 or 351W V8 with FMX automatic transmission using this factory-correct separator plate.
| Product Fitment |
| Make |
Ford |
| Model |
Mustang |
| Year Range |
1970-1973 |
| Engine |
302 / 351W V8 |
| Transmission |
FMX automatic |
| Flywheel Application |
6-bolt, 164-tooth flywheel |
| Installation Location |
Between engine and transmission bellhousing |
| Application |
Bellhousing separator plate replacement, starter indexing service, drivetrain alignment support, or complete Mustang drivetrain restoration |
| Product Specs |
| Product Type |
Bellhousing Separator Plate |
| Quantity |
1 |
| Engine |
302 / 351W V8 |
| Transmission |
FMX automatic |
| Flywheel Application |
6-bolt, 164-tooth flywheel |
| Style |
Factory-correct reproduction |
| Mounting Location |
Between engine and transmission bellhousing |
| Function |
Supports drivetrain alignment and allows proper starter indexing and shimming |
| Replacement Use |
Replaces worn, damaged, incorrect, bent, or missing bellhousing separator plate components |
| Package Dimensions |
19 in. L x 15 in. W x 1 in. H |
| Approximate Weight |
2.2 lb. |
