1950 Wayfarer sedan

[Raymond Smith]

What is the latest model Mopar flathead six that will fit in 1950 Dodge Wayfarer without major changes/

[captden29]

any 23 inch block. i think up to 1952 in passenger cars.    capt den

[knuckleharley]

50 minutes ago, Raymond Smith said:

What is the latest model Mopar flathead six that will fit in 1950 Dodge Wayfarer without major changes/

AFAIK,any flat 6 Plymouth or  Dodge engine up to 1959,which I think was the last  year of the flat 6.

[DJ194950]

Mopar kept selling flat 6's for Industrial use until about 1966-67. All later 23" models (American built) years will be 230 ci.

They will work in cars/trucks etc. with correct parts back to about mid/late 30's Mopars.

 

Some have weird #'s stamped in and are Most likely replacement blocks/motors sold until supply ran out. Sometimes by the installer without a factory stamped number.

Not to confuse, but it sure can go there at times !

 

Check this site for application and sizes by motor number.

http://www.t137.com/registry/help/otherengines/otherengines.php

DJ

[knuckleharley]

2 hours ago, DJ194950 said:

Mopar kept selling flat 6's for Industrial use until about 1966-67. All later 23" models (American built) years will be 230 ci.

They will work in cars/trucks etc. with correct parts back to about mid/late 30's Mopars.

 

Some have weird #'s stamped in and are Most likely replacement blocks/motors sold until supply ran out. Sometimes by the installer without a factory stamped number.

Not to confuse, but it sure can go there at times !

 

Check this site for application and sizes by motor number.

http://www.t137.com/registry/help/otherengines/otherengines.php

DJ

The only downside to industrial engines is they tend to have lower compression and VERY low rpm camshafts in them.  By the time you mill the head/swap pistons to get more compression/power,and swap or have the cam reground,buy a gasket kit,etc,etc,etc,you would generally be better off buying a flat 6 from a late 50's Mopar if you can find one.

 

The good news is that if you do find one,there is practically zero demand for them,so the price should be very reasonable.

[plymjim]

Please note, if you find a 230 ci engine there could be issues with

flywheel/starter compatibility if you use your existing bellhousing Not a game stopper but an issue that

you will have to address. Also, I believe that engines equipped with

fluid drive trannys have oil passages  feeding the trans.  

 

[Plymouthy Adams]

35 minutes ago, plymjim said:

Please note, if you find a 230 ci engine there could be issues with

flywheel/starter compatibility if you use your existing bellhousing Not a game stopper but an issue that

you will have to address. Also, I believe that engines equipped with

fluid drive trannys have oil passages  feeding the trans.  

 

 

fluid drive is a sealed coupler...….oil feeder to the torque converter is a Hy-Drive feature....

[wayfarer]

14 hours ago, plymjim said:

Please note, if you find a 230 ci engine there could be issues with

flywheel/starter compatibility if you use your existing bellhousing Not a game stopper but an issue that

you will have to address. Also, I believe that engines equipped with

fluid drive trannys have oil passages  feeding the trans.  

 

The little 23"  201-208-218 Plymouth flywheel is the problem, not the bellhousing. The Ply crankshaft is different from the 230.