Canadian Chrysler Industrial 251

[BlueSmoke]

Hello all, been lurking the forum as a reader, now need some assistance regarding a Chrysler Industrial 251 .

 

The motor is in a Bombardier Muskeg in front of a New Process 4 speed transmission with PTO. (Believe np435 but not 100%)

 

Motor has some quirks, incorrect carb installed, cracked manifold, some water in oil. 

 

I have the Carter Wa-1 that  came with needing a rebuild. The other issues I can probably fix in time.  

 

But my question is  the bellhousing unique to the industrial engines? Canadian engines? Basically what are my options for other engines that share bolt pattern or am I married to this specific flat 6. 

 

If I could bolt in a modern 318 or ford 300 that I'd do it and keep this flat head for a stationary power plant elsewhere.  I attached the engine plate to help with ID'ing

[Loren]

This is a guess and only a guess.

The bell housing goes with the engine.

The bolt pattern on the transmission may bolt right up to a modern engine bell housing or an adapter plate can be easily made.

The Chrysler 251 is a desirable engine as you may know. If you aren't going to use it you certainly can sell it.

[Los_Control]

As far as I know, these engines were made for usa auto's/trucks up to early 1960 or there about. While for other countries and industrial apps, they were made up to the mid 1970's.

Hard to say what transmission/bell housing it has. Might be better to show pics of them if thats what you want to know about.

It came out of a interesting vehicle, I had to google it to see what it was ... saw some that were made in 1973 ... I wonder what transmission they did use?

I would guess the bell housing will only bolt to a flat 6, while the trans would bolt to a newer 70's 80's mopar engine/bell housing.

 

Could be a rare hard to find bell housing for those with a flat 6 wanting to convert to a modern trans?

 

Welcome to the forum.

[greg g]

This may help

 

https://www.snowmobileforum.com/threads/bombardier-muskeg-info-needed.70258/