Advance Adapters 712551 User Manual

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 712551

P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way New Item: (02/96)
Paso Robles, CA 93447 PAGE 1 OF 2
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Page Rev. Date: 01-06-12

DODGE GAS DESIGN NV4500 TRANS TO

FORD BELLHOUSING

KIT CONSISTS OF:
No. Qty Part No. Description

1. 1 712551-PLT ADAPTER PLATE

2. 1 716122 FORD PILOT BUSHING .750" DODGE ID

3. 4 724303 7/16" LOCK WASHERS

4. 4 724317 S.H.C.S. 7/16"-14 x 1-1/4" LG

5. 4 724349 H.H.C.S. 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2" LG

6. 1 NV001 NEW VENTURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This adapter plate is only compatible with Dodge NV4500 transmissions that were used with the gas engines. It
is not compatible with transmissions that were used with diesel applications. The input shaft on the front of the
transmission must stickout 7-1/2". The clutch spline on the input shaft must be 1-1/8"-10.

1-1/8"-10 Clutch Disc 11" Diameter Centerforce #383735

2. The bellhousing on the Ford engine must have the smaller 4.848" bore. This adapter plate is not compatible with
the larger 5.125" bellhousing. The adapter plate is also not compatible with bellhousings that are longer than 7".
There are a few truck applications that use the extra deep bellhousings requiring a depth of 7 to 7-1/2".

3. The bearing retainer on the front of the Dodge transmission already has the correct size for the Ford clutch release
bearing. The retainer length must protrude 3.750" from the face of the new adapter plate. It may be necessary
to shorten the retainer in order to avoid any interference with the clutch disc hub. The shortening can be done
by simply hack sawing the retainer to the correct length.

4. Be sure to inspect the new pilot bushing on the tip of the new transmission input shaft. Make sure that the inside
diameter properly matches the Dodge 5 speed transmission. The pilot bushing must be installed into the back of
the Ford engine crank. It may be necessary to shorten the tip of the input shaft in order to prevent bottoming out
in the Ford engine crank.

5. The clutch release mechanism can either be mechanical or hydraulic. The exact configuration will depend on what
your vehicle was originally equipped with and which type of bellhousing you are using.

Note 460 engines:

This kit was designed for the Ford small blocks. It can be used with a 460 big block but you will need to verify

a few items. At the time of writing this note we did not have access to a Ford big block to measure the crank
stickout for the back of the block; however, the big block bellhousing we have measures 6.75" long 1/2" longer
than the small blocks. Most of the Ford transmissions use the same 6.5" standard input shaft stickout. It is our
assumption that the big block crank stickout is, therefore, different than the small blocks. The adapter kit length
for the NV4500 transmission should be fine as long as you use a big block bellhousing that is 6.75". Some scatter
shields are only 6.5" and will cause the input shaft spline to bottom out into the engine crank. The second area
of concern for the big block engines is that the pilot bushing outside diameter is different than the Ford small
block. We do not offer a pilot bushing for this engine and one would need to be made on your end.

DO NOT FORCE the transmission into position prior to checking the input shaft depth.

SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components.
We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals are
normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 712551

P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way New Item: (02/96)
Paso Robles, CA 93447 PAGE 2 OF 2
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Page Rev. Date: 02-23-12

DODGE GAS DESIGN NV4500 TRANS TO

FORD BELLHOUSING

.900" to
.950"

NOTE:

If you are using the Heavy Duty Dodge NV4500, the bearing retainer will need to

be turned down to a dia. of 1.431". The clutch disc must be a 1-1/4"-10 spline.

SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components.
We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals are
normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.