07-22-2014, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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65 Motor Swap
So i picked up a real nice 65 LWB custom cab and BBW truck. (Pictures to follow). It has a 350 and manual tranny on the column shift. The motor has no intake manifold or valve covers and i dont know how long it has been sitting but the last signs of life I found was a 1985 sticker. So I pulled the motor out and when i pulled the oil drain plug i filled up an entire oil drain pan with WATER! No oil came out. I have another 350 that is ready to go so i plan on dropping it in. I want to check the condition of the 3 speed before I bolt it up to my other 350. I don't really wanna take it to a shop. The shifter linkages on the tranny do not shift freely. Also, the truck has a crossmember that runs just below the tailshaft of the transmission but it was not bolted to it nor resting on the member. I will get some pics up here this evening. Thanks Yall.
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07-22-2014, 03:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: 65 Motor Swap
If the crossmember isn't for the tailshaft mount, its probably the ebrake crossmember. Pics will help identify it.
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07-23-2014, 12:12 AM | #3 |
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Re: 65 Motor Swap
I agree ^^^^
If the truck still has the original bellhousing and it's acompanying crossmember, you do not need one at the rear of the trans.
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