1946 Dodge deluxe W/fluid drive trans and coupler ?

[brooklynbeer]

Was getting ready to install the trans back in my 46 dodge coupe after doing a clutch and noticed the trans case is cracked into the housing from the top right bolt hole.  I also noticed after reinstalling the fluid coupler with new clutch that when spinning it makes a grating sound at one point in the revolution.  When you go to spin backwards at that point it acts like it wants to catch.  It did not do this on the bench when horizontal. Did the graphite ring break?

 

So I have a more then one issue so have a couple questions.   

 

Have read that rebuilding fluid couplers cost big money. This is just a driver car so not concerned with keeping stock.  How hard is it to change out the fluid coupler and trans to just a standard 3 speed manual trans?   What is all involved in doing it and is there a link to showing how it is done?  Or would be just easier to buy the parts over the next year and keep it as it was?  If so, who is the best source for used 1946 Dodge parts?      Also, are transmissions from Plymouths up to 1949 a direct swap out for dodge cars? 

Edited April 21, 2019 by brooklynbeer
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[Conn47D24]

To remove it you will need at least these non- FD items:

 

bell housing ( shorter )

 

drive shaft  ( longer )

 

move frame cross bar support ( to support new bell )

 

Clutch springs ?? not sure on this one

 

Others may add what I missed.

 

Ebay, and some of the MOPAR vendors have FD coupler parts. Special MILLER tools needed to make the work  easier.

 

Good luck