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#634537 04/03/2010 7:53 AM
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Hi,Will a 1972 Chevy 250 6cyl bolt up to a 3 speed from a 1953 Chevy 235 6cyl and are all the mounts the same ? Are there any tricks to be aware of ? Thanks, Bruce

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The later generation engines use side configured engine mounts and not the front mounts used by your 53'. However conversion mounts are readily available. I do believe that the tranny can be used if your bellhousing will work on the later engine, I'm not sure but others else can tell you that. It would make a nice swap as those are good engines.


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On trucks the trans bolt pattern from 1948 up is the same. It is also the same pattern as 1955 and up on cars.


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You have to use a bell housing from a 55-72 v-8 or 63-72 6 cyl. You need a crossmember from a 54 that goes under the bell housing or modify your crossmember. There are some variations in the bell housings. The 68 up with the sm465 4 speed has a larger center hole. The early 60's had the clutch arm on the right side.


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