49DODGEBOY
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yep I screamed bloody murder when it fell out........... "learning experience"
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WELLLLLLLLLLL Found out too late but still have a fix and definitely learned a lesson. Hopefully it will help someone out in the future.
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Guys, really did not want to start a debate here. I am not a Mopar purist and I have what it had in it when I bought it. Just for information purposes, the crank actually had a factory installed plug in it. The factory pilot bushing was behind it also. See photos. Its all cleaned up and ready to be mated to the "t" engine.
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yep, that is all confirmed now. But I will make it work
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Well its: T142*58565 I have been told a 218ci from a 48-49 truck
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The 50 was all stock, just worn out. I could see through a main bearing. The donor motor is a good running 218, I put the t5 behind it and used a roller bearing in a machined plug pressed into the flywheel. ( Like DC ) It was 10+ years ago though so I am not 100% sure of the crank but am pretty sure it was not drilled as I was unable to use the brass special bushing in the Curtis Kit.
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Decided to drop an engine I have into a 1950 Plymouth with standard 3-spd. My 218 has a fluiddrive behind it when I got it. I had since put a t-5 behind it in my Coronet. I am 99% sure the crank was not drilled for a pilot bushing and I wanted to use the stock Plymouth trans behind it. Is there any way around this? I do not have it all broke down yet. Just preparing myself for the disappointment as I really do not want to look for another running engine. any help greatly appreciated. Rich
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bought the kit. Parking brake? lol not yet anyway. Shaft I had, was in the trunk of a car I bought. Was GM so the splines were perfect as was the length.(lucky). Just used the conversion u-joint.
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YA If your lucky, traffic here is terrible now. can't wait to leave this state. No discs....left the rest alone.
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Best change yet, was not a straight conversion as I had the fluid drive. (bellhousing etc had to also be changed). but here in Socal on the fwys...65-70 all day long. Factory rear end still too.
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circa 1960, found on Ebay years ago
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Good eye...easier than frenching.... ( plus I have the 54 sitting in the shop )
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Been awhile since I have been here ( life is just too busy) so thought I would show you what I have been up to. I know it is not everyones "cup of tea" but I built it my way. In the style of a 60's mild traditional custom. The only drivetrain mod has been the addition of a t5 5 speed. Here are some pics. Currently building a 1954 Plymouth Plaza Wagon too.
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This ought to be fun
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Thx for the lead, we be doing a bench tear down today.
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Thx Andy, that is my biggest concern. Makes me feel better.
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No, it's a w engine, went thru that first. But who knows where that pump came from
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I take it no photos
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So I pulled this pump off my Plaza wagon today and need help sourcing one. Looks nothing like what I am used to, the drive arm is in a different direction compared to my '49 or my '50 218motor. Has a primer arm in it also. Any input appreciated. Rebuild carb, rebuilt distributor and now she fires and runs as long as I fuel it. Looks nothing like all parts stores on line.
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thx, I am real happy with the mix.
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thx man
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THX Bob, and oh I am having a blast with it trust me.
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THX MAN........
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thx, it's a custom mix and the top has red/green/gold liquid pearl in it.
