Joe, Some answers to smoe of your questions, 1. A 1956 to 1961 301/303/318/326 A series engine should fit with no problems. The 1956 to 1958 Dodge 270/315/325 Poly/Hemi engine should fit with no problems. Earlier (pre 56) engines had a front motor mount system and I do not think they are equiped with cast motor mount bosses on the sides of the block. Since the 56 Plymouth has essentially the same frame as the 55 Plymouth and the 56 had a front mounted 6 cylinder, there may be frame provisions that might accept the front mounted earlier engines. I would suggest moving forward in time if possible. The early 318 is by far the most commonly available, and easiest to get parts for. It even looks like the original. 2. The 6 cylinder uses a completely different steering linkage system. Probably to clear the oil pan. 3. The original trans will fit any 1953 to 1961 engine in the list above. In 1962, a major change was made to the way the crankshaft mates to the transmission. Make sure you use a new torque converter seal. 4. Unless you are creative and mechanically skilled, I would suggest keeping things as simple as possible. Forget the C***y idea. You would need to fabricate custom motor mounts, use a GM tranny, fabricate tranny mounts and linkage and drive shaft modifications, etc. 5. The only minor issue if you use a newer engine might be the mounting of the power steering pump and generator. 6. When you find a prospective engine, you might ask the list to confirm the engine really is what the seller thinks it is. Get the serial number of the block. Good luck, Dave Homstad 56 Dodge D500
----- Original Message ----- From: joe frega Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 3:23 PM To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [FWDLK] Engine Info
Hi all,
Once again, I'd like to personally thank everyone who
responded to our "sad tale". So many of you have been
so helpful. Thank you all. Collectively, you have
restored encouragement and optimism that Jason's car
will run again - somehow!
I'm still looking into several options at this point.
Here's today's questions.
1. Will an older 318 or 270 fit into the 56 plymouth
without modification? (motor mounts, etc)
2. Is a six cylinder and option also? We have power
steering, not brakes, no air.
3. Will the trans from our 277 fit a 318 or 270 or do I
need to get a trans with another engine if it is a
diferent size?
4. So far I have found three engines in various state of
repair/quality. I'm still looking for more options
but I guess I need to know how flexible with engines I
can be (trans fitting, engine fitting, etc.). Some
have suggested to just get any engine/trans that runs
good and put it in (like a 283 C---y or something. Is
this possible. How hard to modify drive train?
As you can see, I need some more knowledge and
information before I buy anything.
Thanks again.
Joe & Jason
56 Belvedere(s) (soon!!)
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