Me56Dodge
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Hi,
Do you think you could help me?
This is my situation.
My 55 Dodge Pickup is titled as a 56, however it came with a 270 poly and 3 speed on the floor transmission. The 270 poly has a cracked crankshaft, and the cost to rebuild it is beyond my finances.
I can pick up a rebuilt Desoto Straight 6 for only $200, I have read that the Chrysler and Desoto straight 6 had a 25" block, more beef between cylinders, and harder crankshafts.
I know from a few bad experiences that the Dodge straight 6 crankshafts were known to crack as were the Plymouth straight 6 230.
Does anyone know if the Bell Housing from a 230 Straight 6 Dodge truck motor (which I already have) will fit on a Desoto Straight 6 Flat Head with a 25" Block?
I know that the block length of the Dodge straight 6 is 23" and the Desoto is 25". I've read that if the Radiator is moved front of the radiator bracket if extra room is needed.
The first 3 pics are of the Desoto Motor, the last 2 are of the 3spd. Dodge Trans I have.