Roger the Dodger Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) I have been offered this Automatic Box. Would it fit my D40 ? Important thing what is it and what year ? Markings on the steel part are DPCD logo, 1633721-2 11 17. On the alloy part Centr-o-cast 1580857. Thanks, Roger. More photos on second post. Edited November 23, 2013 by Roger the Dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger the Dodger Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Here are more photos of the auto box, it was too many for one post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_shel_ny Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Likely a 3 speed from a 1957, or thereabouts, Plymouth. Edit: and maybe not. This quote clipped from another site. "I doubt if the casting numbers will be of much help in identifying the transmissions, look for the part number and build date stamped in the case just above where the dipstick tube enters the pan." Edited November 23, 2013 by shel_ny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Horne Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 There is a similar bellhousing on ebay listed as 1958 Mopar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I would guess it to be a cast iron powerflite or torqueflite. If its from the 50s it could have originally been behind a flathead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Horne Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) The ebay listing is for, 1958 Plymouth, 318s, or early Hemi.... Edited November 23, 2013 by Robert Horne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 WAG; pushbutton Powerflyte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 while the very body is similar to the Powerflite...my Motors manual shows a few distinct differences...could it be a 3 speed Torqueflite...I do not know that either as my book cuts off at 55...first thing would be to confirm if 6 or 8 cylinder bell ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I would guess it to be a cast iron powerflite or torqueflite. If its from the 50s it could have originally been behind a flathead. Maybe a powerflite. I just pulled the auto trans from behind my 55 DeSoto hemi engine last week,so my memory is fresh enough I remember the dip stick is on the drivers side. My bellhousing looks like that one,though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 my powerflite has the dipstick ont he passenger side as does the one pictured...have not seen one on the drivers side...(unless an Aussie model maybe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Andydodge Posted November 24, 2013 Solution Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 That's an air cooled 2 speed cast Powerflite, note the air vents on the alloy bellhousing and no external cooling line outlets on the US drivers side of the cast iron gearbox.......not sure if it will fit the 6 or 55/56 Poly as there appears to be both starter locating areas on the bellhousing..........I would think its 55/56 yrs but unless you have all the parts including the torque converter and really, really have to have it then unless its virtually a freebee then I'd accept it .......but as someone who has lived with a cast iron Torqueflite, the Powerflites bigger brother for 35 yrs, then I'd hunt around for a Wilcap or similar adaptor and wack in a late model alloy Torqueflite or Chev auto...........just my 2.5 Oz cents worth......I'd accept it if it was a freebee as its a good talking point but not something to use........lol............regards, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) there are cooling line plugs in the housing supply and return on the drivers sided as seen in picture 3 [post 2...why the plug and no lines...your guess..and are these plugs or smooth cut lines on removal... As Andy stated..you would need the entire package to make it work..including a steering column set up for shifting.....modern is the way to go with an adapter if going to the trouble to go auto in my opinion..for someone with a PF already installed..this would be a good unit to have on hand for the "what if" situation that could come up Edited November 24, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I have several I'd give to someone if they needed them. Located in central Missouri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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