Posted by mark dingbaum on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 10:06AM :
In Reply to: Re: 50's Hemi question posted by Todd Wilson on Monday, December 22, 2003 at 12:18PM :
Hi,
I've heard (but don't know for sure) that the 'normal' bellhousing pattern on the hemis was the same as the LA motors (and probably the Polys), but that the crankshaft 'stickout' was different. I don't know if the hemi crank or the LA crank was longer. Either a flexplate spacer, or a bellhousing spacer would be required. There are still companies selling these adapter kits. Rod&Custom had a big 'swap-info' issue that contained several suppliers. I'm sure Hot Heads would know how to do it also.
good luck,
mark