1948mando Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hello I am new to the Plymouth scene and I have a few questions. I recently purchased a 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertable with a frozen motor. The seller gave me a motor from a flathead six from a 1955 model w/bell housing-will this bolt up to my transmission and motor mounts? I live in Ontario, California and do not know anyone that can help me out w/this car. Any help or phone #'s are greatly appreciated! My cell is (562) 447-5763. Thanks! Mando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 If the bellhousing won't just reuse your old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 As Ed said, reuse the old one with your old tranny. It should be a straight bolt on. By the way, welcome to the best forum on the WWW. If you can't get an answer to your question here, there isn't an answer. Pictures would be great once you have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It is basically a bolt in. That said it is a pretty simple swap with one caveat. You need to rmove the hood, the radiator, ad ren or borrow and engine hoist with a leveler and you need a good bit of overhead clearence. The engine needs to go in high in the air and at a very steep angle. Sometimes it even a good idea to let the air out of the tires to lower the front end of the car. Lotsa forum guys in Cali, maybe somebody nearby to give you a hand. Welcome. Remember to go to the maig pages of the site hosting this forum and read all the good stuff there. By the way the 55 engine is a 230 cubic inch the original was 218. Also more compression and more power so its a good upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 :DWelcome to the gang Mando! You won't find a better site for old Plymouth and Dodges anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claybill Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 MANDO..claybill from illinois. it all bolts up as most all of it is the same. i found a few differences when installing the clutch pivot linkage near the bell housing..TAKE PICTURES OF HOW THAT linkage is hooked up before you discard parts. you might have to use some from each motor. mechanically they are all the same. i have a 48 conv't! there are several of 'em around the forum. bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodie49 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think there are quite a few of us in the general area. I am in Irvine. If you wait till the end of summer or you are working in an A/C garage, I could likely find a saturday to help out. Ontario is hotter than anything this time of year. I think it cools down about December! I can take it for about 20 minutes, then I need an air conditioned bar and a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatS.... Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 then I need an air conditioned bar and a beer. I use that excuse in January here at 30 below. It's a universal excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1948mando Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks for your help fellas. I didnt want to swap the old motor but the original one is toast. And your rite about this being the best web site for Plymouths around.Is there an engine swap thread on here some one can send me the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks for your help fellas. I didnt want to swap the old motor but the original one is toast. And your rite about this being the best web site for Plymouths around.Is there an engine swap thread on here some one can send me the link? Welcome to the forum. There are several threads that will address engine removal and replacement. There is a search link on the tool bar lat the top of this page. Use it for keyword searches. If you get hung up and need specific answers just ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cipponeri Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hi Mando, I am in riverside, I am not a mechanic, but I know some good ones around here. I can ask them, and get answers for you. Are you going to have to rebuild the 55 engine, or is it in good running order? Tony C 951 685 1434 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1948mando Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thank you guys for all the help. Anyone know of a 46 47 48 Plymouth convertible in my area Los Angeles or San Bernardino County ? My car is in pieces and Id like to take some close ups of certain parts that Im not sure of how they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hello I am new to the Plymouth scene and I have a few questions. I recently purchased a 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertable with a frozen motor. The seller gave me a motor from a flathead six from a 1955 model w/bell housing-will this bolt up to my transmission and motor mounts? I live in Ontario, California and do not know anyone that can help me out w/this car. Any help or phone #'s are greatly appreciated! My cell is (562) 447-5763. Thanks! Mando Mando- I live in Upland and have a '47 Special Deluxe. I just tried to call your cell that you posted, but that number is for a business and they didn't know who you were. BTW...it's not wise to post personal info on public message boards where anyone can see besides the guys here. Just have people contact you via private message or email. Darin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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