Posted by Eric B. from 144.92.164.198 (p-proxy-3-int0.net.wisc.edu) on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 7:55PM :
In Reply to: Decision time-need the wisdom of this board posted by MikeC from 65.117.251.125 (?) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 3:04PM :
LA 318(or 360 if you use the 318 flywheel, and have it ballenced for the 360): needs front motor mounts fabricated, but bolts right up to your bellhousing.
A 318, direct boltup if from a 59-60 Dodge truck, or you should be able to mount the front mount from a 59-60 Dodge truck on any other A 318(I think).
315, should bolt right up, no problems at all, it is the correct motor for a V8 version of your truck.
230 Flat Head six, I think it needs a different bellhousing, and a different front motor mount. I belive you can use any 230 FH6 out of almost anything, and it will work.
Any other questions? Let me know.
Eric