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Actually Dodge built these big 30" head length engines in 5 displacements- of 281/306/331/377ci. and the biggest being the 413 cubic inch engine. All were 7 main bearing blocks. All of these BIG block engines from 1941 to 1956 looked basically the same. Early ones up to 1949 all were factory single carbs and single exhaust. 1950 was the start of the dual carbs and dual exhaust. Buses were always factory single carb/exhaust. 413's had a 4-1/16" bore with a 5-5/16" stroke and were produced from late 1952 to 1956 and were used only in the 4 ton trucks. All the other smaller displacement engines had a 3-3/4" bore with different length strokes. These engines have a weight of around 950 lbs less transmission. I have 4 of these big series Dodge trucks from 1951 to 1953 including a 413ci. B4YA truck. If it's big and heavy and a Dodge truck- I've got to have it! Bob

Bob, Isn't that a brake master cylinder plug off a 1946 to 54 MoPar car ? I guess one of those could fit the oil pan to replace the drain plug. Bob

Goodyear "Super Cushion" tires. 6.70 X 15's. Bob

I agree with Merle- it looks like 3rd to 4th syncro shift sleeve is not in nuetral where it needs to be for installing shifter cover. Bob

I remembered seeing the bulletin so I posted it for your situation! I also had a truck with the 4 speed fluid drive option- took the fluid coupling out because of the hassle to do clutch work and to install a PTO for a winch- The coupling wouldn't keep the PTO gears turning under a heavy load at idle. Last summer after 25 years I finally replaced the clutch for the 2nd time- it's easy W/O fluid drive! Bob

Here is my 1953 Dodge pickup. It's a tin model. Probably from the 1950's. Has a wheel driven motor in it. It's broken though. I guess it threw a rod. Says "JAPAN" on the underside. Bob

That might be the rods clacking! Low oil pressure won't change the sound of mechanical tappets-low oil pressure will cause clacking hydraulic tappets/lifters - but 6 cyl. mopar flatheads have the mechanical tappets.You need to check your oil level- I assume you already have, also the pressure relief valve for sticking open- and well if these couple items don't fix it you might be in serious trouble. Bob

Brendan, Yes, The picture of the Belvedere is one of my cars in my shop. Here's some pictures you asked for, and yes I have way toooo many projects! Bob

Here is the factory Fluid Drive truck transmission bulletin on how to R&R these transmissions as advised by the factory. Hope you all can read it! Bob

Here is what an original 1952 belvedere should look like. I restored this Belmont blue poly-chromatic lower/sterling grey upper over 30 years ago. Has factory OD plus sevearl more Mopar accessories. Bob

Yes---Regular shorty Plym/wagon trans with long fluid drive input shaft.I don't have measurements. Bob

These truck "Fluid Drive" script nameplates are also the same as the 1949-50 DeSoto dash nameplate. Send me a PM and I`ll give you a name to get one! Bob

If you really---really---really beg, I can give you information as to where to get that VERY Very hard to find "Fluid Drive" Script nameplate! You must howl like a Dalmation dog on a fire truck! Bob

Make sure both sides of the OD trans is full of oil!

Got 5 of them at a garage sale for $2.50. couple years ago.

What rubber pedal pads? ---These Dodge truck slip over rubber pedal pads for soft foot pansies like me!

I am going to be just like him!

I use my old 60's air operated "Coats 1010" machine slowly and carefully to mount the old MoPar rims. It works pretty good. But-also can bend the centers and have, but I just remounted the wheel on the drum and it straightened the rim back to true. Gotta watch how fast you're on the pedal! Bob

Reg.. I found one! But.... It's already on my truck.. I'll keep lookin to see if I have any extras. At least now you have a picture of a real one to look at! Bob

Those rims used for jack stands if welded properly are safe. All the big commercial auto recycling yards around here- Seattle Tacoma area, use them for all the cars to be parted out if set out in a yard for dismantling. Bob

Another picture of the actual C705 miller tool being used on my Chrysler. Linkage is the same but a splash shield preventing a good picture.

Worn clutch linkage pivot holes/pins-major cause of clutch adjustment problems, and possible engine out of correct mounting position could cause you to not be able to get the correct clutch adjustments. Also all the correct factory parts must be used. Bob

This what-cha-ma-call-it old Dodge is quite the dodge work of art! Could come in handy for moving our old junk around! Bob

It is a old Frisz Brake Micro-gage brake tool!

Here is some info if you can read it out of my Dodge truck sales manual. It's 1951 though. Bob