bellhousing
Transmission mounting shell
A bellhousing is the bell-shaped metal casing that connects an engine to a transmission, enclosing the flywheel and clutch assembly.
The flared shape accommodates these rotating components while providing mounting points for both units: The mechanic had to remove the bellhousing to replace the clutch.
Also spelled bell housing.
Sending of information
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- starterInitiator of action
Machine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
- torqueRotational force measurement
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
manual · automatic · gearbox · differential · driveshaft · coupling · conversion · swap
Element thirteen
- castingShaping through liquid form
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- flangeProjecting attachment rim
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
alignment · dowel · bore · face · diameter · machining · spacer · shim
Confined, bordered space
- protectionGuarding against harm
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- ventOpening for airflow
transmission
Sending of information
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
engine
Machine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
- torqueRotational force measurement
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
powertrain · manual · automatic · gearbox · differential · driveshaft · coupling · conversion · swap · crossmember
aluminum
Element thirteen
- castingShaping through liquid form
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- flangeProjecting attachment rim
mounting · alignment · dowel · bore · face · diameter · machining · spacer · shim · centerline
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
- protectionGuarding against harm
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- automatic transmissionstorque converter, transmission fluid, gear selector, overdrive, neutral