Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Upgrade questions...

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brion,

With Chrysler B engines, you need to use a 61 or older crank with a 61 or
older tranny. If you use a 62 or newer crank you need to use a 62 or newer
tranny. There are no adapters.

If you plan to use all the horsepower potential of the big block, I would
recommend a 62 to 65 pushbutton TorqueFlight with internal performance
upgrades. If you want to get rid of the old ball & trunion front u-joint, I
think that 65 was the first year for the modern slip yoke in the tail of the
tranny.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 8:18 PM
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Upgrade questions...

Thanks for the great information, Dave. I replaced the rear axle in my `60
Saratoga with a brand new Ford 9" with numerically lower gears. Wow, what a
great difference! So now that I can use the rear emergency brakes if I want,
I'm wondering how I want to swap in a newer Chrysler big-block. Many months
ago you advised me that I would need to use my existing crank in the new
engine to keep my pushbutton tranny, but I'm hesitant because I want a
well-balanced engine (my understanding is the older cranks can't take the
newer harmonic dampeners).
Anyway, it just goes to prove the formula that projects always exceed cash
on hand!

Thanks again for the info.

Brion
60 Saratoga 4 door hardtop
Orange, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 11:43 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Transmission Upgrade questions...


> Scott,
>
> The 1962 to 1965 aluminum TorqueFlights all use pushbutton shifters. They
> will work fine with your original 3 speed pushbuttons. They will even work
> with the 2 speed PowerFlight buttons. The pushbutton end of the cables are
> all the same. The tranny ends have a couple of different styles, so you
may
> need a new custom built cable.
>
> I assume you are using a 318 in your Plymouth. You will need an adapter
> (commonly available) because the crankshaft is different. If you have a B
> series engine, you are out of luck, unless you are willing to swap your
> crankshaft to a 1962 or newer version.
>
> Your current driveline has the park/emergency brake on the tail of the
> tranny. If you want to retain a park/emergency brake, you need to find a
> 1962 Chrysler 727 with the brake drum on the end. Transfer the tail
housing
> and shaft from this tranny to a 62 to 65 small block 727. Another option
is
> to swap the rear axel brake assemblies to a newer version with emergency
> brakes and rig cables.
>
> The driveshaft may need to be shortened. The tranny mount may need
> relocating. Etc.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>

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