John32369 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Would a fluid drive transmission from a 56 Dodge with a 270 Poly motor fit a 241 hemi? I was wanting to put one in my 53 Dodge station wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 1956 Dodges don't come with Fluid Drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32369 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Ok then would the transmission out of a 56 dodge with a 270 fit behind a 241? I’m just going on what the guy told me it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencombs Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 The 56 is probably a PowerFlite. The 270 and 241 have the same block bolt pattern. So, the torque converter housing will bolt to the engine. I'm not sure of the crankshaft bolt pattern. Maybe someone else can clarify that. If I recall correctly, the '56 would have push buttons for gear selection. You would have to be creative to find a gear selection mechanism that is compatible with the '53 column and/or dash. A 55 PF would have a lever rather than a cable. the driveshaft will need modification for length I think also. I have transplanted a pushbutton and cable mech into other bodies. but it isn't easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 The 241 and 270 share the same bellhousing bolt pattern and crank flange design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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