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1929 DeSoto transmission replacement


skips29

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The engine is somewhat irrelevant.  It is the bell housing which must match the transmission,

My choice would be the 35 to 39 trans with a bell housing from that era as well.  These will fit a 52 engine.

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Thank you very much. I'll look for that combination. Hope i can find it.

I tried the bell housing and trans. from my 29 but the flywheel wouldn't fit. 

So now i have both the trans from my 29 and the 52 plus bell housings!

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The 35 to 39 trans has a shift tower which overhangs the bell housing  .  these housings were used  on some Plymouths for several years after 39

 but the transmission 35-39 needs this housing.

 

You also need to consider where the pedals will mount.   The pedals from 35 - 38 fasten to a plate which bolts to the frame and includes the master cylinder mount.

Dodge and Plymouth used different clutch release linkages  so keep components matching if you can.

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