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My '57 310 originally came with an SM420 in it. When I got the truck, it was loooong gone. i plan to replace the SM420 now and am wondering if the "later" models are interchangeable. In other words, I found one out of a '66 and it is in decent shape. Will SM420's from that late of a model bolt up into my '57? Also looking for specs on drivelines. I have a stock 265, SM420 and stock rear....
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It seems to me that ought to bolt right in. There was some variation in the size of the front brg. retainer where it goes into the bell houseing. Now would be a good time to think about a T-5 o,drive.


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I was kind of wanting to keep the drivetrain stock. If I deviate from that, then I would throw in a radically built 350 w/fuel injection, 700R4 and throw in a Ferd 9" or something out of a 70's mid size car with posi. Thanks for the info. I think I will try to work the SM420 into the truck and see what happens grin
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I don't think that the front retainer size was changed until the 465 came out in '67. The 420 should fit right in. The only concern I would have is the output yoke, it might be different. But you should be able to swap them if necessary without too much trouble.


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Say can you tell me what a c242 transmission is? Thanks in advance.
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