Wilcap Tranny Adaptor

[Mustang6147]

I have a 1941 Plymouth. I want to know if anyone has used the Wilcap adaptor, and if so, input on the installation, clearance? ect... Photo's to if you have them. I am lookin to put a 700r4 behind my 230 Flathead. I also have a T-5 out of an S-10, but am thinking I will go Auto.

[BeBop138]

I used the Wilcap unit on my 52Windsor---there are pics on the forum of my install--use the search. If you need anymore help don`t hesitate to ask.....Lee

[Mustang6147]

I have many questions on this. As with everything, there is a level of fabrication involved. It is the unknown that worries me. (LOL)

My 41, has a 49 truck 230 flathead in it. (No difference between the original and this engine to my knowledge as far as mouting).

Will I have to re do my rear engine mounts? Or is this for the most part a bolt in item.

Here is why I ask. I have access to a full machine shop/chassis shop Lift and everything. They build race cars. If I start this job at home, and it is to much. It will be a bear to move it. BUt I can just start it there, and finish it there. However, I would rather do it hat home if I can....

[Plymouthy Adams]

be prepared to modify..

[Mustang6147]

be prepared to modify..

is it worth the headacke????

[Don Coatney]

is it worth the headacke????

Depends on what you want.

[BeBop138]

I have many questions on this. As with everything, there is a level of fabrication involved. It is the unknown that worries me. (LOL)

My 41, has a 49 truck 230 flathead in it. (No difference between the original and this engine to my knowledge as far as mouting).

Will I have to re do my rear engine mounts? Or is this for the most part a bolt in item.

Here is why I ask. I have access to a full machine shop/chassis shop Lift and everything. They build race cars. If I start this job at home, and it is to much. It will be a bear to move it. BUt I can just start it there, and finish it there. However, I would rather do it hat home if I can....

You will have to make some frame mounts--the adapter has holes drilled across the bottom to fab your new engine mount---pic of what I made. You may have to trim some of the adapter depending on the room you have......Lee

[Young Ed]

I wonder how that would work the trucks don't have a crossmember supported bellhousing. The bellhousing bolts on the side to the frame mounts.

[BeBop138]

I wonder how that would work the trucks don't have a crossmember supported bellhousing. The bellhousing bolts on the side to the frame mounts.

Don`t see why it wouldn`t work---build your frame mount to match the one on the adapter. I built a frame to cradle the engine in the stock position--that kept the pinion angle correct and worked with the adapter engine mount to the frame mounts.

[BeBop138]

Here is a pic of the adapter with the rear engine mount on the frame bracket.