Engine repower 201 to a 230 ?

[Rob]

I have a 34 plymouth and looking at a repower with a 230. Will it fit without any modifications to chasses and will it bolt up to stock trans?

[TodFitch]

The '33 and '34 blocks do not have the full length water jackets so the block is a bit narrower just above the crankcase. So the '33 and '34 bell housing is setup with the starter a little more inboard and creates a clearance issue when using a '35 and up engine.

 

I've seen some cars where the solution was to grind a flat on the back of the starter case. And I've seen some cars where the bell housing was modified to work.

 

I don't know when they stopped using the funky '33/'35 shift lever setup but maybe a '35 is the same and a '35 bell housing might fit up though I've never heard of one doing it.

 

Anyway, other than the starter clearance issue, a later engine should bolt right in.

 

And it just occurred to me that there were some small sized starter motors on some later cars. Might be 12v, but if you could find a 6v one that might be option.

[wayfarer]

...don't forget that the 201 uses a different flywheel than the 230. If mixed up then starter to ring gear issues ensue. 230 engine = 230 flywheel.

[Lumpy]

Thank you for keeping it Mopar.

 

ken.

[Rob]

Thanks for the info, anyone out there that mite have pictures or contact info of anyone that has done this. Thanks