[FWDLK] Fw: Re: [FWDLK] B/RB engine swap

[1960 Saratoga <60Saratoga@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave--

Thanks so much for the info. I don't mind rebuilding the engine I have now;
I just thought a modern engine would allow me to upgrade to an alternator
and a/c easier than tracking down brackets and idlers...new engines are so
cheap anymore, like from crateengines.com.

Thanks again.

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Homstad" <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 22:37
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] B/RB engine swap


> Brion,
>
> The old TorqueFlight transmission is not compatible with a 400 crank or
any
> crank from 1962 and later. You have a few possible solutions.
>
> 1.      Rebuild your RB383 with modern internals. It's not much different
than a
> newer block.
> 2.      Update your RB383 block and crank with later heads, intake and
exhaust
> manifolds, cam, carb, etc.
> 3.      Update to a 1962 Chrysler TorqueFlight with a 400 or any 1962 or
later
> B/RB engine. This transmission will have a brake drum at the end for
parking
> and emergencies. It can be updated to modern heavy-duty internals. Any
1962
> to 1965 B727 TorqueFlight will have pushbutton shift, but only the 1962
> Chrysler will have the rear brake drum.
> 4.      Use your RB383 crank in a later engine with your old tranny. You
should
> verify the main bearing journals are the same diameter and width. The
> easiest solution is a 426 wedge or 440 block, since they are RB blocks
with
> the same stroke. To use your old RB crank in a shorter stroke B block is
> possible, if some material at the bottom of the cylinder bore is removed
for
> rod clearance or counterbalance weight clearance (I forget which). This is
> the popular 400 with 440 crank modification into a 444.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of 1960 Saratoga
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 11:14 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] B/RB engine swap
>
> Hi all. I think I want to replace the RB383 in my 60 Saratoga with a more
> modern 400. It seems from what I read about them that any other B/RB will
> work as a drop-in replacement for my old engine. Is that right? I'm
> concerned about the new engine mounting to my old pushbutton transmission.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> Brion
> 60Saratoga@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:60Saratoga@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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