16 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1961 Bentley Continental, in 6 part types, covering the 6.2L V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1961 Bentley Continental moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Ring and Pinion (7 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (4 parts) and Differential Cover (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.2L V8 — the only engine offered in the 1961 Bentley Continental.
The most listed brands for 1961 Bentley Continental drivetrain parts are DANA (11 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (2 parts) and BCA (2 parts), plus 1 more brand. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
1 part on this 1961 Bentley Continental page carries a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — MOTIVE GEAR F9A (Differential Ring and Pinion). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT28521 | 🇺🇸 US | Cup Outside Diameter (In): 3.625 InRace | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT28584 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Rightwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB28521 | 🇺🇸 US | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB28584 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Rightwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
4 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1961 Bentley Continental come from 2 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT28521 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA supplies 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB28521.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT28521, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT28584 and BCA NB28521 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Cover
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10023539 | 🇺🇸 US | Gray Nodular Iron | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10557615 | 🇺🇸 US | PrimedPaintable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential covers.
DANA supplies both parts for the 1961 Bentley Continental.
Listed part numbers: DANA 10023539 and DANA 10557615.
Differential Pinion Shim
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10027410 | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Pinion shims.
This group shows a single part: DANA 10027410.
Differential Ring and Pinion
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10004648 | 🇺🇸 US | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004630 | 🇺🇸 US | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004633 | 🇺🇸 US | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004636 | 🇺🇸 US | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004653 | 🇺🇸 US | SVL | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10004656 | 🇺🇸 US | SVL | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR Popular | F9A | 🇺🇸 US | A-Line | View on Amazon |
This table covers the ring-and-pinion gear sets that set the axle ratio.
7 Differential Ring and Pinion parts for the 1961 Bentley Continental come from 2 brands — DANA and MOTIVE GEAR. The "Popular" part is MOTIVE GEAR F9A.
The Economy section: 6 options from DANA. DANA 10004648 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTIVE GEAR. A representative part number is MOTIVE GEAR F9A.
Listed part numbers: MOTIVE GEAR F9A, DANA 10004648 and DANA 10004630, plus the other parts above.
Differential Spider Gear
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 2023887 | 🇺🇸 US | SVLCarrier Gear Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Spider gears.
This group shows a single part: DANA 2023887.
Differential Spool
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10015392 | 🇺🇸 US | Mini-Spool | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spools that lock the differential side gears together.
One part is listed for the 1961 Bentley Continental — DANA 10015392.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1961 Bentley Continental
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 6.2L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Ring and Pinion and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1961 Bentley Continental?
Our catalog currently lists 16 drivetrain parts for the 1961 Bentley Continental across 6 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 6.2L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1961 Bentley Continental?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1961 Bentley Continental was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1961 Bentley Continental?
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.2L V8 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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