Engine swap and bellhousing
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Engine swap and bellhousing
I have a '55 F350 with the original 272 in it and a granny four speed with pto. I want to stick an '88 351M into it. Will the bellhousing match? If not, does anyone know of a bellhousing that will mate to this tranny and engine and where could I get one?
Thanks, Mike
Thanks, Mike
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Engine swap and bellhousing
At least you have a 272, my 54 F-350 still has the 239!
Ive tried to get the same question answered since my PTO controls the dump hoist on a 9' bed pick up.
No clear answers yet. I was considering a 390 so I could get rid of that 5.14 rear but dont know if the old 4sp will handle the power.
Looking for some FE type 4sp/PTO and see if I can find what sort of mounting problems there are. So many junk yards, so little time.
Another possibility Ive thought of was going to the 390/C6 combo and run an engine driven pump. Any ideas? I have a 85 E-350 Dana rear with 4.10's that will fit well.
Finally, why not use a 4sp from a donor truck? Ive seen several wrecker and dumps with that 351 combo.
Sorry about the rambling...comes with age.
Ive tried to get the same question answered since my PTO controls the dump hoist on a 9' bed pick up.
No clear answers yet. I was considering a 390 so I could get rid of that 5.14 rear but dont know if the old 4sp will handle the power.
Looking for some FE type 4sp/PTO and see if I can find what sort of mounting problems there are. So many junk yards, so little time.
Another possibility Ive thought of was going to the 390/C6 combo and run an engine driven pump. Any ideas? I have a 85 E-350 Dana rear with 4.10's that will fit well.
Finally, why not use a 4sp from a donor truck? Ive seen several wrecker and dumps with that 351 combo.
Sorry about the rambling...comes with age.
