Re: [Chrysler300] Starting my Hemi w/o trans on

[Robert Merritt <okbobwynmer@xxxx>]

David,
The safest way to start your engine and test run it is to use a standard bell housing to bolt the starter to and a flywheel. You won't need a clutch or pressure plate, just the flywheel which has a starter ring gear for the starter to engage with. Many Dodge trucks in the mid-50s used Hemi engines so there should be some around. I have a flywheel and bell housing from a 1954 2-ton truck if you can't find one closer. E-mail me privately if you need more info.
This might be more trouble than just bolting the complete transmission and radiator on and run the engine on the floor. I have used a junk front section of frame to make a temporary engine stand for this. The one I used was from a 1960 that had a sub-frame bolted to the unibody with just a few bolts. Works great, since it even has provisions to bolt the radiator support, motor mounts, and tranny mount. The one I used even still had the front wheels and could be rolled outside to run. A simple trailer hitch welded on could make it something that could be shared with other club members close to your location.
Don't try to use just the converter, You'll take a chance on ruining it and make a real mess. Either use the complete tranny with Fluid or get a flywheel and bell housing.

Okie Bob

David Zakarian <arshog@xxxx> wrote:
I'm considering starting up the Hemi before wrestling the transmission on the engine. The purpose is to make sure, with the least amount of tear-down, that all the seals hold oil(rear main and end pan seals). My concern is that to do this I need to install the torque converter. How does the converter like running without the transmission assembled to it? Any ideas or thoughts out there? All input is appreciated.

Zak

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