Jay Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) I need some help finding a replacement bell housing and transmission for 218ci straight 6 flathead, engine code T172-35539. Will a 1951-1955 Dodge 1/2 ton pick up bell housing & floor shifted transmission fit my engine? Does anyone have one sitting around in the NC, SC, eastern GA? Let me know if you have these items. Edited July 28, 2019 by Jay Quote
Andydodge Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 Jay...welcome aboard...I would suggest you also post this on the Truck side of the forum...............regards, andyd Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 '51 - '53 bell housing should work just fine. '54 and '55 would be considerably different. Also watch the trans bolt pattern. Some are drilled for 4 speeds, some for 3 speeds, and if you're lucky you find one drilled for both. 3 speeds and 4 speeds have different mount bolt patterns. Quote
Jay Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Posted July 26, 2019 Thank you both, I will move this to the truck forum. Once I figure out which one it is. Great to hear 51-53 may fit. I will be pulling the motor out, it will be easier to see it all and get the right bell housing an transmission. Quote
frankendodge Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 jay shoot me a pm I may be able to help you. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 This thread already IS on the truck forum. I’m not sure what Andy was thinking... Quote
Frank Elder Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, Merle Coggins said: This thread already IS on the truck forum. I’m not sure what Andy was thinking... I reported the thread was on the wrong forum when it first appeared on the car side at 5 am. Quote
Jay Posted July 30, 2019 Author Report Posted July 30, 2019 Do you guys know if the floor shifted transmission from Chrysler or Plymouth 1948-1953 car will fit the T stamped truck engine? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 30, 2019 Report Posted July 30, 2019 the engine doesn't matter if its from a truck or car, they are basically they same except for the oil sump and pan. Now the trans might be different. 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted July 30, 2019 Report Posted July 30, 2019 Throttle linkage is different for trucks than cars, but can be change over either way. youtube: Estrada Motorsports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: Identification notes part 1 48D Quote
Jay Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Posted July 31, 2019 Thank you for the info. Is it feasible to pull the bell housing with the engine in the truck and just support the engine? Or best to pull the engine out? Quote
wayfarer Posted July 31, 2019 Report Posted July 31, 2019 Certainly is 'feasible' but, will it be practical? The engine is quite heavy and you will only have a single attachment point remaining at the front. You will need 'something' to hang the engine from. Quote
Jay Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Posted August 1, 2019 Thanks wayfarer, I think this answers my question & best to pull the whole thing and work on the engine while its out. Clean up the bay, maybe paint it black. Quote
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