According to the GM Parts Wiki - Group 0.638 , Housing Clutch & Flywheel , 1938-1947 Comm/Util , Cast 839257 , P/N 3847361 is the correct housing .
Cast 838533 is P/N 601735 and is shown as being for a 1937 Comm/Util
There is no distinction bewtween 3 speed or 4 speed.
Hope this info helps.
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