Posted by Don Simmonds on October 21, 1997 at 18:52:29:
In Reply to: 57-66 / 318,314 BELLHOUSING TO N.V.4500 posted by r.R.J. HEINZj on October 04, 1997 at 02:02:18:
: LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE SUBJECT CONVERSION HOLLANDERS
: SHOWS THE SAME BELLHOUSING UP TO 70 ,ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL
: I.E. ADAPTERS,TYPE OF BELLHOUSING,TYPE OF N.V./I.E.
: G.M. DODGE ?? ANYONE OUT THERE DONE ONE??????
: THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!!R.J.HEINZ
Let me jump in on this one. I have a 42-45 WC-52 that is
in need of an engine job. I was given a newer 230 flat head
from a big Dodge flat bed truck, but when we got to measuring
the newer motor had a longer block and it looks like a tight
squeeze fitting it in. I have always hoped that there was a
conversion for a small V8, maybe a 318, to the existing tranny.
I don't want to disrupt the the winch PTO. If anyone knows of an
adapter plate or bellhousing that can be made to work, even if it's
exotic and requires some machining, please let me know whats out there.
Love the truck. Wanna keep it goin strong