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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 50 | Will a 235 with a powerglide out of a 55 bel-air fit in my 52 3100. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy chilwil86, this is by no means a drop in swap, the engine front plate will probably not be drilled to use the truck front engine mount system, the transmission mounts are meant to be bolted vertically rather than lay horozontally on the crossmember. Then there's the open driveline issue to deal with. All this stuff can be dealt with, but it will take some adaption, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
chilwil86
If you have the 1952 clutch housing and clutch assembly, install those on the 235, and then 3B's helpful list becomes:
1. Same: the engine front plate will probably not be drilled to use the truck front engine mount system - just drill it to match the holes on the engine you now have in place.
2. the transmission mounts (rear engine mounts under the 1952 clutch housing) will then work fine.
3. Then, there's no open driveline issue to deal with.
3B, correct if I am wrong - I have had a little Christmas Cheer.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy tclederman, I believe chilwil86s question was about installing a car engine and Powerglide, my answers were based on him wanting to use the Powerglide, and Merry Christmas to both of you. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 50 | Yes I was gonna use the powerglide,I've looked at powerglides on ebay and didnt see the mounts on the PG like they are on my 4sp
bellhousing.So I didnt know.Planning to go open anyhow.So i thought this would be an easy swap. There i go thinkin again.LOL
Last edited by chilwil86; 12/12/2011 3:17 AM.
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