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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,836 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,836 | Chevy and GMC engine blocks share the same bellhousing bolt pattern, so that's not a problem. 47 was the break point between the crash box and the SM-420 transmission on most of the trucks, so it's possible you've got the later model transmission. Does your shifter have a reverse lockout trigger? If not, you've got the SM 420. You'll need to fabricate a bracket to move the front motor mount back a couple of inches and do whatever adapting the exhaust pipe and throttle linkage requires, but overall it's a pretty simple swap. Good luck! Jerry
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