List of Ford bellhousing patterns -- Wikipedia
The interesting section is what is typically referred to as SBF (big six) pattern.
Later Windsor V8 pattern -- wikipedia
There are many threads and discussions on where they fit, why they fit, and how to match parts.
157 vs 164 tooth -- Google Search
I did not know about the first two casting runs of the 4.6L, that opens up some newer transmission options... very interesting indeed.
The interesting section is what is typically referred to as SBF (big six) pattern.
Later Windsor V8 pattern -- wikipedia
Then the question comes down to 157tooth vs 164tooth flywheel/flexplate.Note: this is commonly called the Ford Small-block V8 pattern, though it is used in some "big block"-sized V8's as well as some V6's and I6's.
200 I6 1978-1983 only, partial (4 of 6 bolts) pattern.
250 I6
255 V8
289 V8 - (made after August 3, 1964) - had 6 bolts holding bellhousing to block
302 Cleveland (Australia)
351 Cleveland V8 (not the 351 Cleveland M-block engine)
351 Boss
351 Cobra Jet
302 Windsor V8
351 Windsor V8
400 Cleveland M-block V8 aka 400FMX (certain 1973 casting numbers D1AE and D3AE, mated to the FMX transmission)
3.8/3.9/4.2L Canadian Essex 90° V6 (RWD only)
240 I6
300 I6
4.6L Modular V8 (first two casting runs, numbers F1AE and F2VE)
5.0L Windsor V8
5.8L Windsor V8
There are many threads and discussions on where they fit, why they fit, and how to match parts.
157 vs 164 tooth -- Google Search
I did not know about the first two casting runs of the 4.6L, that opens up some newer transmission options... very interesting indeed.