Ester Eddie Posted October 4, 2012 Report Posted October 4, 2012 Ok so I saved the 41 Plymouth this summer from being crushed.I traded a 68 AMC Rebel I had for a 74 Slant six and transmission out of a 74 dodge truck. Would it be a sin for me to put it into the Plymouth:confused:? Should I just hang tight for a Flathead to pop up? I'm not sure how I'm going to get it out of my truck either . :eek:lol. Quote
greg g Posted October 4, 2012 Report Posted October 4, 2012 You can put the /6 but it is about 5 inches longer so you will need to make some serious modifications to the fire wall, radiator support. If you have stuff like compressors, welders, big pumps, and other industrial stuff, check them for mopar flatheads even agricultural, lumbering equipment and other similar stuff may have mopar industrial flatheads. If you have the patience to wait for something to show up you may not need to hack up the sheet metal, but if you can't wait, if you have the skills and teh facilities then go for the Slant. Quote
1941Rick Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 Go for it.....the work will pay off in the end....Better then a 350 sbc Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 its quite involved..do a bit more research..it's often a no return path once started..not for the average driveway fix...need laydown room, tools and special equipment one of which is a cherry picker which by your statement how to unload is not in your prosession..not say do or do not..just saying be up on the process and encroachments this transplant will entail Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 Well The Plymouth has a flathead 6 in it but it is seized .I planned on starting most of the work in the spring time.I don't have a garage yet.I may just wait and keep an eye out for a Flathead that will work in it.I wonder what other cars that slant six will work in easier ? Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks Greg ,Rick and Tim for responding Quote
littlemo Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 Ester Eddie; Rental land will have a "cherry picker" to get that engine out of your truck, but if you're going down the path you've described, you might as well buy your own. They're not really that expensive, ( get a 2000 lb, not a 1000 lb) and you'll find yourself using it for a myrid of lifting jobs. Cass, alias littlemo Quote
james curl Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 If it were me, I would pull the flathead I/6 and build me a small enclosure big enough for it and myself with an engine stand. I would disassemble it as far as I could then start putting stuff into the cylinder bores to un-stick the pistons. Before trying to turn the engine over try to pull all of the valves and valve springs to allow the cam to rotate, sometimes it is not the pistons that are stuck but the valves preventing the engine from turning. Once you get the pistons and rods out then the crank and cam can be removed and the block condition assessed by a machine shop to see if it is rebuildable. Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 I got this one from a friend .It says 2 ton down to 1 ton. I never used one before but I will tackle it on the week end:D Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 If it were me, I would pull the flathead I/6 and build me a small enclosure big enough for it and myself with an engine stand. I would disassemble it as far as I could then start putting stuff into the cylinder bores to un-stick the pistons. Before trying to turn the engine over try to pull all of the valves and valve springs to allow the cam to rotate, sometimes it is not the pistons that are stuck but the valves preventing the engine from turning. Once you get the pistons and rods out then the crank and cam can be removed and the block condition assessed by a machine shop to see if it is rebuildable. That is a good Idea.it's not like I'm missing a engine.The one that fits is sitting right in front of me.I should look into it before I throw in the towel on it.I'm not a "pro" but am sure I can figure it out Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 Where is this thread at? when I click on new posts I never see it there.I only find it because I book marked it:confused: Quote
90lxfive0 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 Personally if I were going to do a motor swap, I would swap in a v8. Will be more fun in the long run, and resale will be higher if thats what you're going for eventually. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 majority of engine swaps are based on "what is on hand at the moment"..else..given their druthers so to speak..I believe the transplant of the older hemi would be most folks first choice..not me..but most folks.. Quote
Bob Riding Posted October 5, 2012 Report Posted October 5, 2012 Where are you located? If near CA, I have a couple of motors you can choose from for free...you pick up. I'm near Fresno Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Posted October 6, 2012 Well I would be over in a New York minute to take you up on them motors but I live in Alaska Outside of Fairbanks.Well yeah I was trying to work with what I have .I talked to a friend today that has a flathead 6 with transmission he is going to give me .So now I have 3 options to work with.I'm hoping to pass car on to my son when I expire. Quote
1941coupe Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 Yes. It would be a sin. Not as bad as hot-rodding it though. Hold tight for a correct 201. It will pay off in the long run. Keep it original, this is history here. Quote
moparbenny Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 So what is the problem with this engine?..Does it have a rod sticking out of it? Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Posted October 6, 2012 I'm not sure benny. It is stuck.I snapped a spark plug trying to get them out.Maybe I should open it up and see whats going on. Quote
wayfarer Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 Parts are relatively inexpensive and there is plenty of interchange from pass car to truck to industrial applications. Pulling the head is a good first move. Quote
Ester Eddie Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Posted October 7, 2012 Well I ended up giving my buddy the slant six in trade for the flathead 6 so he wouldn't feel like he got robbed .I prefer the Flathead myself .We got it loaded in my Scout today.So I will unload slant 6 Tomorrow at his place.I'm glad I didn't get it out of my truck yet:D Quote
moparbenny Posted October 7, 2012 Report Posted October 7, 2012 I'm not sure benny. It is stuck.I snapped a spark plug trying to get them out.Maybe I should open it up and see whats going on. yikes:eek: if it were me i'd just pour some marvel mystery ( or some atf it will do the same thing) down each spark plug hole let it sit for a day or so..then see if it can turn by hand.. joel over in oklahoma i remember right got a 35-6-7 plymouth that was sitting in the weeds for decades ..got the engine to run..he made a thread too with a video...it was a sight:cool: have fun,benny Quote
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