doogan Posted February 19, 2018 Report Posted February 19, 2018 I have been searching for a 3.73 or similar rear end for my 49 B1B. I located a 48 Desoto complete rear (hub to hub) the guy says two revs of drive shaft to 1 drum rotation?? He says he has looked over the housing and sees no notation of ratio on it. In addition he has the original engine saying its a 250 cu in. It is located a day away so I would like to know if it would work in my truck before heading that way. 1. Will the complete rear end fit under the truck or would the ring and pinion fit in my original rear housing? 2. I have read I think, that these engines were a bit longer than my 218 and to use it would need to shift radiator forward. Is that correct? 3. It has a fluid drive transmission as well. Does that make a difference in how these could be adapted to the pickup? 4. Would the engine and rear be worth swapping out in my truck? Thanks in advance guys Don Quote
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